Today, I was amazed to get a call from Congressman Duncan Hunter’s office in Washington, DC. Peter, his staff member, was acknowledging receipt of my letter with questions about our policy in dealing with ISIS and our activity in Iraq and Syria. Peter wanted to answer my questions and be an advocate for my issues. We spoke for some time and he never tried to get me off the phone. He called me Sir; clearly ex-military, having served in Iraq and Afghanistan. I was very impressed. He reaffirmed for me that it is possible to have a relationship with our elected officials, and, if you are credible, there’s also a chance you can influence their position on the issues. Thank-you Peter, and Congressman Hunter, for having the courtesy to respond to me, and doing so with the personal touch of a phone call.