Editor,

I noticed that, if “CE” is added to the end of COER, it spells “COERCE.”

I find this interesting in the light of Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve’s methods to try to shut down Outlying Field Coupeville.

I truly hope that the right decision will be made for the right reasons. Whidbey Island Naval Air Station needs the OLF Coupeville and Oak Harbor needs the Navy’s presence.

Alex Malone

Oak Harbor