Is Secret Service protection a right of ex-presidents or a courtesy granted because of their status. Also can a President advise an ex-pres that the Secret Service protection is only guaranteed domestically, not outside of the U.S.?
It might make a difference to Carter and Clinton if they knew that their protection could be suspended or done away with altogether.
Well on this thread, I see that great minds are thinking alike. (Should have read through, but Jimmy peanut always makes my blood boil).