Today's Opinions

It’s been more than the usual fascination digesting feedback on recent columns, reflections that have ranged from “Huh?” to “You lost me,” so not so disparate reactions. That’s good. I’m learning to revel in un-clarity. 

Recently at the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, I toured Air Force One Tail No. 27000, which is a Boeing 707 that was in service during Reagan’s presidency. It was a fascinating tour in that it was a humble jet with four seats across separated by an aisle. 

The media seating area was the last part of the jet in the very back. I was reminded of Reagan’s policy to make the media pay “full fare plus one dollar” for every seat. 

It seems inconceivable that scammers would target current and former military service members who most deserve our respect and appreciation. Surely, as decent Americans, we all hope that no one even thinks about ripping off elderly and disabled veterans. In some cases, we would be wrong.