Dear Editor: The American Crisis

Dear Editor:

In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote in The American Crisis, "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country." Paine was describing those who are eager to stand up when times are easy, but disappear when real sacrifice is required.

That passage has always stayed with me because it reminds us that public service is supposed to be exactly that-service. Not convenience. Not ambition. And certainly not comfort.

That is why I am proud to support Trevor Walter for the Montana House of Representa...