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An insult to Tombstone

Wed., Nov. 9, 2011

In the Oct. 31 article regarding the Karl Thompson trial, defense attorney Carl Oreskovich is quoted as saying [Thompson was] “… not a Tombstone-courage cowboy. …”

“Tombstone” was not only a movie, but is a viable town that prides itself on maintaining the history of the cowboys and miners of yesteryear.

But I am sure that the current residents of the town of Tombstone, Ariz., would be upset to have their town used in such a negative description.

Irene Silverman

Liberty Lake

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