Does anyone else find shrubbie's attendance at King's funeral

[Kerrytravelers]

completly inappropriate?

I know he's the president, but does a person like him have any place at the funeral of an outstanding human being like Mrs. King?

[qanda]

1. I've been emailing my family and friends all day

About how inappropiate I think it is. Some of them say that we would complain if he didn't show up, but I completely disagree. He didn't show up to Rosa's funeral and NO ONE missed him.

[msgadget]

2. I'd have been upset if he hadn't attended,

especially after last year's gop civil rights calendar. Besides, the history and tributes were educational, good for him.

[Robeson]

6. "Besides, the history and tributes were educational, good for him"....

...Good point!...:thumbsup:

[Kerrytravelers]

12. Point well made.

[fishwax]

3. I certainly don't think he deserved the honor of speaking n/t

[fortyfeetunder]

4. I am glad he went

I didn't see it as a big deal. Who I thought should have been there was his mama. Her absence was noticeable.

Pres. Ford was in frail health. Had he been able to travel, I bet he and Betty would have been there.

[undergroundrailroad]

5. What was priceless was the dumbfounded look on * face when President

Clinton and Senator Clinton entered the stage to a thunderous, extended, standing and robust applause! :applause: :applause:

Mrs. King is an icon and it was appropriate that all the living presidents attended.

UGRR

[Kerrytravelers]

13. It was good of him to see the reception of the Clintons.

You are right. As the pResident, he should have been there. Everytime I saw his little smug head on tv, I just want to... SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!

[bliss_eternal]

7. Honestly? I wasn't happy that he was there--

I just didn't think his presence was required, even though it is appropriate for the so called 'commander in chief' to be present for something of that magnitude.

As bitter as I was about it, I was suddenly made happy he was there. Why? Because of the comments that made him obviously uncomfortable. Evil of me, I know, but I am being honest.

:hi:

[Kerrytravelers]

14. Well then, I gues I'm evil, too!

Here I am hiding from Homeland Security because I am so evil!

[jmm]

8. The living presidents should've been there

Granted I would've rather seen someone who didn't steal a couple of elections there but his absence would've been a bigger insult than his presence.

[bliss_eternal]

9. True--

because many had words about his not being at Rosa Park's funeral. So imagine if he had not made an appearance at Mrs. King's...

[undergroundrailroad]

10. This is true. She is an icon that deserves presidential respect.

O8)

[Kerrytravelers]

11. You are right. I was speaking from my gut emotions, but not my brain!

[goclark]

15. I'm glad he had to sit there and be insulted

The problem is that he doesn't really care so it was water off of his back.