Blunt is serving honorably during national crisis

To the editor:

On the issue of Matt Blunt: Lay off. Blunt is an officeholder and a proud military veteran. There is a law that protects his rights when called to active duty.

Blunt did not whine and cry demanding that he not be called. He left his office to defend his country. If you want to bash a politician or individual, target those who bought their way out of military service and are so honorably looked up to today simply because of their political affiliation. Blunt has earned his right just as those who have fought and died earned the right for the wealthy to buy their way out of harm's way.

I do not know Blunt, but I would like to shake his hand after he returns safely. I would like to honor him as a vet from a vet.

VERN DAVIDSON

Scott City, Mo.