To the Editor:

I would like to say something referring to Democrat Joel Willsey and his objectionable comments directed to me in that I was labeled as a Republican, which had nothing to do with my observations nor the death of Peter Becker.

I just want to say:

Arguing with a bad politician is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good your argument, the pigeon is going to knock all the pieces over, crap all over the board, and strut around like he is victorious.

However, I was glad to give a break to the people he is usually flogging and proud of my immediate family who have served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq so people like Mr. Willsey is allowed freedom of speech.

Richard Filkins

Westerlo

Editor’s note: Richard Filkins, who is a Westerlo councilman, signed his letter as “Proud American Citizen, Vietnam Veteran and whatever political title AE assigns.”