Somebody told me awhile back that I was on a watch list from the secret services. I think it was the FBI. Why?

In October of 1962 I took an oath to uphold and protect the constitution.

Am I anti-government? I am anti-oppressive government. The constitution was drafted to protect We the People from an oppressive government.

I consider myself to be a Christian (till I get my Irish up, then …). When you come as close to death as I did it changes your whole outlook on life.

I consider myself to be a patriot. I love my country. I’m not proud of what it’s become over the past 20 years or so – maybe more than that.

Would I fight to protect our country? I would to the best of my ability. I don’t want our great-grandchildren to become slaves.

So why are these agencies of the government watching me? That’s a good question.

God bless America.

Jon Cochran Sr.