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Originally Posted by pan6467
I suppose in the world of the elite politicians who feel they know how to run people's lives better than the individual does, they are "entitled" to this.
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Pan, it's the office that is being afforded the protection/services, not the individual. The individuals who hold the office are due the respect that comes with that office, regardless of your thoughts on their politics, personal life or whatever. I may think that George W. Bush has trouble stringing two intelligent thoughts together, but I will still stand when he enters a room, call him "Mr. President" and generally give him the respect due. Outside that room, I tell you that he's the wrong choice to lead the country, but in the room, I would never say such a thing unless he asked me to honestly give my opinion.
In a word, they are
entitled to this kind of service, regardless of party, regardless of what it's for and regardless what kind of leader and person they are.