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Per the article, President Obama went out of his way to fly to Dover AFB to pay respect to these fallen soldiers on their final return home and meet privately with their families at the base chapel. President Bush never made such a trip feeling it was more appropriate to show respect by meeting with the families in private. While the trip to Dover was kept close to the vest, it was made known to the traveling press pool under oath of secrecy. So was this simply the Commander-in-Chief paying proper respect as best as he sees fit? Or, was it a merely a photo-op? I'm of the mind it's the former, but I'm sure some will feel the latter is closer to the truth. What do you think?
Per the article, President Obama went out of his way to fly to Dover AFB to pay respect to these fallen soldiers on their final return home and meet privately with their families at the base chapel. President Bush never made such a trip feeling it was more appropriate to show respect by meeting with the families in private. While the trip to Dover was kept close to the vest, it was made known to the traveling press pool under oath of secrecy. So was this simply the Commander-in-Chief paying proper respect as best as he sees fit? Or, was it a merely a photo-op? I'm of the mind it's the former, but I'm sure some will feel the latter is closer to the truth. What do you think?