I think it's a great idea. It shows the world that America is not crippled by the War on Terror, that we still have elections, and that our President is not afraid to be seen in public for his swearing in.
We are going about our business as we always have, save for being more observant about our surroundings.
Clinton had his? The difference is we were not at war but THEY were! Why can't Bush have the inauguration. So ridiculous is the loser left!