[concerned about politics]

A sponsor of the bill, Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy

Tax and spend Republican? What business is this of his, anyway?
Presidents, like any other politician, retire as multimillionaires. Let them pay for their own security. They can afford it more than we can.

I'm really beginning to dislike the Republican party. Seriously. How much is this going to cost us now?

[ken5050]

Disagree, my friend..a former president, of whatever party, is a symbol, and must be protected. I defer to Gowdy, one of the really good guys, on this.

And let's be real honest here..it's far more likely that a nutcase from the opposite side of the political spectrum would take a crack at an unprotected former president. If you want to guarantee that 2nd amendment is repealed, then have some loco militia/survivalist type take a shot at a former Democrat president.

[houeto]

I'm really beginning to dislike the Republican party.

I'm sorry, but that made me laugh.