NY Daily News reporter on meeting President Obama at Arlington National Cemetery

13 Nov 2009 Author: Baratunde Thurston (Jack Turner)

And here’s the article Meek wrote about his encounter. Makes me proud that we have this president and not the last one who required loyalty oaths before he’d interact with his citizens.

Tags: Arlington Cemetery, James Gordon Meek, President Barack Obama, Video, War

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JeffL
In my memory (going back to my first vote for Carter), I don't remember ANY president taking such active interest in the lives of veterans and their families. I'm talking not just about the more symbolic acts but also about his policies and support for legislation.
I think he does this sincerely from the heart. But I also think he knows this is smart politics. He has called the conservatives' bluff. He does the right thing in a show of support that demonstrates more genuine respect for the women and men in uniform than the jingoistic right.
JeffL
In my memory (going back to my first vote for Carter), I don't remember ANY president taking such active interest in the lives of veterans and their families. I'm talking not just about the more symbolic acts but also about his policies and support for legislation.
I think he does this sincerely from the heart. But I also think he knows this is smart politics. He has called the conservatives' bluff. He does the right thing in a show of support that demonstrates more genuine respect for the women and men in uniform than the jingoistic right.

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