I know this is probably uncalled for on these boards, but I just need to say it. WHYYYY is Obama NEVER at any of these 9/11 memorial services??????? It makes me SO angry.
Posted by HeatherLynna
I know this is probably uncalled for on these boards, but I just need to say it. WHYYYY is Obama NEVER at any of these 9/11 memorial services??????? It makes me SO angry.
I don't understand at all how it would take away from the victims' families. I saw Joe Biden there. He doesn't need to give a speech or anything. How about just be there to show support?
Posted by HeatherLynna
I don't understand at all how it would take away from the victims' families. I saw Joe Biden there. He doesn't need to give a speech or anything. How about just be there to show support?
Posted by J79
Posted by HeatherLynna
I don't understand at all how it would take away from the victims' families. I saw Joe Biden there. He doesn't need to give a speech or anything. How about just be there to show support?
bc of the amount of security that would need to be there. people would have to go through metal detectors, bags checked, when all they want is a place to honor their loved ones in peace
ETA - i'm referring to ground zero. obviously he should do something today, thats why in my orig post i said the pentagon. obviously he will acknowledge today
Posted by HeatherLynna
Posted by J79
Posted by HeatherLynna
I don't understand at all how it would take away from the victims' families. I saw Joe Biden there. He doesn't need to give a speech or anything. How about just be there to show support?
bc of the amount of security that would need to be there. people would have to go through metal detectors, bags checked, when all they want is a place to honor their loved ones in peace
ETA - i'm referring to ground zero. obviously he should do something today, thats why in my orig post i said the pentagon. obviously he will acknowledge today
They don't need that type of security for the vice president? I think it's a cop out.
I agree with the security thing.... Usually the VP doesn't get as much security detail as the President. Is Bush there? I don't think so for the same reasons...
Posted by HeatherLynna
Posted by J79
Posted by HeatherLynna
I don't understand at all how it would take away from the victims' families. I saw Joe Biden there. He doesn't need to give a speech or anything. How about just be there to show support?
bc of the amount of security that would need to be there. people would have to go through metal detectors, bags checked, when all they want is a place to honor their loved ones in peace
ETA - i'm referring to ground zero. obviously he should do something today, thats why in my orig post i said the pentagon. obviously he will acknowledge today
They don't need that type of security for the vice president? I think it's a cop out.
Posted by FutureMcBrideI agree with the security thing.... Usually the VP doesn't get as much security detail as the President. Is Bush there? I don't think so for the same reasons...
Posted by HeatherLynna
Posted by J79
Posted by HeatherLynna
I don't understand at all how it would take away from the victims' families. I saw Joe Biden there. He doesn't need to give a speech or anything. How about just be there to show support?
bc of the amount of security that would need to be there. people would have to go through metal detectors, bags checked, when all they want is a place to honor their loved ones in peace
ETA - i'm referring to ground zero. obviously he should do something today, thats why in my orig post i said the pentagon. obviously he will acknowledge today
They don't need that type of security for the vice president? I think it's a cop out.
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Posted by sjr385
Obama gets an incredible amount more security compared to Biden. Some ridiculous percentage of the nation believes that Obama is a Muslim out to get America. If Obama went to Ground Zero, they'd likely have to close streets in the area and put in tighter security checks, which would make it harder for the families and mourners to get there.
Okay either way, I wasn't trying to start a political war on LIW. Just wanted to state how I felt. I obviously won't change my views of why he wasn't there and I'm sure others will continue to defend him.
Posted by J79
i completely agree he should be at a memorial, which he is - the pentagon
i don't think ground zero is a good idea, especially with everything going on with the mosque being built on ground zero and the pastor threatening to burn the quran on 9/11
it would have been a huge security liability, especially this year.
Posted by HeatherLynna
I know this is probably uncalled for on these boards, but I just need to say it. WHYYYY is Obama NEVER at any of these 9/11 memorial services??????? It makes me SO angry.
Posted by J79
i completely agree he should be at a memorial, which he is - the pentagon
i don't think ground zero is a good idea, especially with everything going on with the mosque being built on ground zero and the pastor threatening to burn the quran on 9/11
it would have been a huge security liability, especially this year.
Posted by bethie853
Posted by J79
i completely agree he should be at a memorial, which he is - the pentagon
i don't think ground zero is a good idea, especially with everything going on with the mosque being built on ground zero and the pastor threatening to burn the quran on 9/11
it would have been a huge security liability, especially this year.
ITA. Obama has threats to his life way more than anyone else because he is such a controversial and dividing president, unfortunately a lot to do with the color of his skin and the unfounded rumors people opposing him give media coverage to. Bush never had the same kind of threats, despite questionable politics.
Can you even imagine if there was an assassination at Ground Zero?! The country would be a mess, I don't even want to think about what it would mean for the country and the world.
I think they are doing it the right way, and right now I'm going to turn my attention back to mourning with the victims, and away from politics, which is what this day should be about.
Posted by sjr385
Posted by HeatherLynna
They don't need that type of security for the vice president? I think it's a cop out.
Obama gets an incredible amount more security compared to Biden. Some ridiculous percentage of the nation believes that Obama is a Muslim out to get America. If Obama went to Ground Zero, they'd likely have to close streets in the area and put in tighter security checks, which would make it harder for the families and mourners to get there.
He did speak at the Pentagon today -- he is the Commander in Chief. Video courtesy of Fox News here: video. And his schedule says he's taking part in a service project in the DC area today to commemorate 9/11.
Posted by adelya21
exactly, its very diff to compare his presidency to Bush's presidency for example. there are many people that want this man dead. Him attending the pentg memorial versus the NY one has nothing to do with his disrespect to the 9/11 imo.
Posted by sjr385
Posted by HeatherLynna
They don't need that type of security for the vice president? I think it's a cop out.
Obama gets an incredible amount more security compared to Biden. Some ridiculous percentage of the nation believes that Obama is a Muslim out to get America. If Obama went to Ground Zero, they'd likely have to close streets in the area and put in tighter security checks, which would make it harder for the families and mourners to get there.
He did speak at the Pentagon today -- he is the Commander in Chief. Video courtesy of Fox News here: video. And his schedule says he's taking part in a service project in the DC area today to commemorate 9/11.
