[Ciexyz]

I feel a certain sympathy for the position that the festivities be muted, in light of the fact we have soldiers in harm's way in Iraq and elsewhere. I feel that would make the President appear more statesmanlike.

[alessandrofiaschi]

I feel a certain sympathy for the position that the festivities be muted, in light of the fact we have soldiers in harm's way in Iraq and elsewhere. I feel that would make the President appear more statesmanlike.

I only hope that we'll be always able to find the money that our soldiers need for their service. That's more important that having an expensive event for a second mandate, isn't it?

[texasflower]

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