Why do I have to right click a written link?

I suspect that is your email program protecting you (and your computer).

could be, Dadpad, but I don't want that much protection. There are times when I really need to open a link and have no way to get to the site. Grrrrr.......

Well, you could probably right click any link to get a list of actions you could take. One should be properties. Click on that one to get the address. It should be the one that starts with http://. Copy that into the address bar, and that should get you there.

I hope I'm understanding the question.

If you're right, I'll forgive the fossilized corn cob and give you a big smoochy kiss.