Apparently Dick Rosenberg is missing the point (letter to the editor, Sept. 4). Although he made many valid points about the political issues of the day, the yellow magnets, in my opinion, are not meant to address those issues.

I do not know if Mr. Rosenberg served in the armed forces or if he had a brother or sister in the Vietnam War or has a son, daughter or nephew who served or is serving in Iraq. His statement of “a little tired of riding behind cars with their Support the Troops’ decals” leads me to think he has experienced none of these.

My brother served in Vietnam, and his son just returned from Iraq. My brother was booed by fellow Americans when he returned, and the stresses those young men endured were beyond belief. My nephew returned to a grateful and supporting people. That, I am sure, will make a great difference on how he will validate what he is doing to make this country safe.

Yes, we need to address the issues brought to light, but the “Support the Troops” magnets are for each one of our fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces who are doing a job assigned to them by their superior officers.

My magnet is staying on until the troops are all home, so if he rides behind me, Mr. Rosenberg should read it and appreciate that my family is doing its part in keeping our country a free country.

Irene Gondek, Lewiston

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