[MattGarrett]

I totally agree. But like it or not, they not only have the right to be there, but we all honestly know that if they hadn't shown up, we all would have thought that was insulting.

That they came to pay their respects as former residents of the White House is what they should do. No more, and no less.

[Terriergal]

we all honestly know that if they hadn't shown up, we all would have thought that was insulting.

However, note that they weren't ever asked NOT to attend (as happened at the Wellstone 'memorial rally')

And when some republican senators *did* showup there, they were booed. Unbelieveable the disrespect in the liberal crowds.