Exactly how many For Sale signs do any of you see in Oak Harbor or Coupeville?
Very few, which is quite visible proof that the majority people are happy with where they live.

A $122 million 'hidden military price tag' forgets to point out that NAS has been here for 70+ years.  No NAS?  Major home foreclosures due to job losses.  Real estate prices would plummet since the "new dream" could not possibly be instantly be created.  

This hyperbole should not be taken seriously by anyone.  To quantify the so-called costs is actually impossible because the comparison to something that does not exist compares the very well oiled machine of NAS economic benefits and protections to an actual VOID.

Comparing a Void and getting $122 million is certainly a terrific fear factor; but only if your middle name is "Chicken Little".