Driving along U.S. 64 to the Outer Banks – through Martin, Washington and Tyrrell counties – you see an endless string of “No OLF” signs.

Handmade, in various sizes, shapes and lettering, they make clear residents’ opposition to the Navy’s Outlying Landing Field.

Now virtually every politician in Raleigh has jumped on the “No OLF” bandwagon.

So it’s ironic that, a few more miles down the road, you see a big billboard with this message:

“North Carolina. The nation’s most military-friendly state.”

I wonder if the Navy agrees.