GW Bush booed at Nationals' opener

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't agree. People are booing W, not what the position stands for.

It's like the dumb logic that if you're against the war you're also against the troops.

The president is not just a person, when elected he becomes a symbol ofthe United States. That comprises past, present and future. To boo that is what's disrespectful. Personally, I don't think much of GW, but I do have respect for the office that he inhabits. I have greater respect still for the ideals with which this country was created.

I see your point regarding people booing the man, not the country. But it is impossible to distinguish one from another. While in office, for better or worse, he is President of the United States of America. In this case, people need to realize that what they intend is of no consequence, only the reality of their actions.