I think a number of peopel, including Senator Allen, took the position that it would be a kind thing to do BEFORE information came out that Cindy Sheehan was something quite different from just a mother consumed by grief because of the loss of a son. There was a good deal of compassion for her here before we found out more about this Professional Griever. I doubt that Allen would take that position now. jmho.
That is spelled "people" bahbah.