You posted,
It's well worth noting that they could simply have left the job to some maintenance guy. This ceremony -- and especially Gail Norton's presence -- is meant to send a message.
You are absolutely right! Just like when our Fighter Planes flew over our protestors last year in support of them. That was no accident. That was a signal of support from a former AF Fighter Jock, who happened to be president then.
Way to go FReepers and other concerned Americans! This is excellent news.