Think about it.
The Secret Service ... drunks ... guns ... and the Vice President of the United States ....
Do you think the Secret Service would allow drunks with guns anywhere near the VP?
LOL ... including Cheney, himself.
We were just discussing that above - they let Monica "near" Clinton ; )
VP said no one was drinking.
Why the hunting party was offered beer at lunch is beyond me, but there it is.