[mrs. a]

He's a free citizen, isn't he? He can go to the funeral without the President's invitataion if he wants to, can't he?

[Mo1]

He's a free citizen, isn't he? He can go to the funeral without the President's invitataion if he wants to, can't he?

Yes

But since he sent his Mother and not a member of his administration to Pope John Paul I's funeral ..

I'm guessing there is more to it then Jimmy and the media is reporting

[silent_jonny]

He can go to the funeral without the President's invitataion if he wants to, can't he?

Exactly--it's Carter's choice. He's 80 years old, maybe just doesn't feel like making the trip. I can't fault him for that.

[EDINVA]

He can go to Rome on his own, but he can't go to the funeral without an invitation; it's 'invitation only' Mass with 200 nations being represented, mostly by their head of state.

[television is just wrong]

Yes, he can. He wants all the glory and attention.

Just about the worst president we have ever had. I really dont' care about him. The belt tighting speech is still ringing in my ears.