Attorney General's Navy lawsuit a political spectacle

The mission of The Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce is to serve and promote the business interests of greater Whidbey Island. We cannot imagine a more worthy cause than supporting the mission of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, the largest employer within three counties. NAS Whidbey provides over 9,000 military and civilian jobs with a total economic activity generated in this area equally nearly $1.04 billion. Jets truly do equal jobs.

Whidbey Island residents “choose” to call Whidbey Island their home. Businesses are outraged that a small group of self-interested, divisive activists a...