cabaiguan juan Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 While I was watching the Inauguration today, I noticed some disturbing actions by my fellow Americans. The first thing that bothered me was the booing of Pres. Bush, both Sr. and Jr. The people booing them were my parents age, late 50's / early 60's. The actions of these parents trouble me in that this is what their kids are seeing and the morals/behaviors that are being passed on to them. While I did not vote for Pres. Bush Jr's second term, I will respect the mad for what he wanted to do, and the responsibilities which he voluntarily accepted. When Pres. Bush Jr walked down the steps to his seat at the Capital Building, I clapped for him, as I did all presidents before him. A lady at the table next to me, said "Are you serious!?!?” I said "Yes, I can be respectful." Her response was "Well you don’t know what he did then, do you!” I was shocked at that display of rudeness and intolerance. This is not what I expect from my parent's generation, but its actions like this which explain why I see people of similar age to me, being disrespectful, rude and self-centered. Lastly, when Former Pres Bush Jr. boarded Executive One to fly off to Andrews AFB, the room erupted in applause, cheers, and song. While Former Pres. Bush Jr did not enjoy a high level of public support, the amount of disrespect, contempt and open scorn to Bush Jr disappoints me greatly. The same people who preach openness and progressiveness for our society happened to be the same folks who showed intolerance and scorn of an elected official. The lady who confronted me when I clapped for then Pres. Bush Jr showed a level of intolerance that bothers me greatly. We as a people need to show more respect to people in general, but certainly ones who take on such large responsibility. While you may dislike the person, keep those comments to your self. Do not accost people who differ in opinions. I feel that the values which this country was founded upon are being dismissed by both the government and its people. I’ll get off of my soap box here.
SethG Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 While I was watching the Inauguration today, I noticed some disturbing actions by my fellow Americans. The first thing that bothered me was the booing of Pres. Bush, both Sr. and Jr. The people booing them were my parents age, late 50's / early 60's. The actions of these parents trouble me in that this is what their kids are seeing and the morals/behaviors that are being passed on to them. While I did not vote for Pres. Bush Jr's second term, I will respect the mad for what he wanted to do, and the responsibilities which he voluntarily accepted. When Pres. Bush Jr walked down the steps to his seat at the Capital Building, I clapped for him, as I did all presidents before him. A lady at the table next to me, said "Are you serious!?!?” I said "Yes, I can be respectful." Her response was "Well you don’t know what he did then, do you!” I was shocked at that display of rudeness and intolerance. This is not what I expect from my parent's generation, but its actions like this which explain why I see people of similar age to me, being disrespectful, rude and self-centered. Lastly, when Former Pres Bush Jr. boarded Executive One to fly off to Andrews AFB, the room erupted in applause, cheers, and song. While Former Pres. Bush Jr did not enjoy a high level of public support, the amount of disrespect, contempt and open scorn to Bush Jr disappoints me greatly. The same people who preach openness and progressiveness for our society happened to be the same folks who showed intolerance and scorn of an elected official. The lady who confronted me when I clapped for then Pres. Bush Jr showed a level of intolerance that bothers me greatly. We as a people need to show more respect to people in general, but certainly ones who take on such large responsibility. While you may dislike the person, keep those comments to your self. Do not accost people who differ in opinions. I feel that the values which this country was founded upon are being dismissed by both the government and its people.I’ll get off of my soap box here. Believe me, the parents of your parents generation expected this.
Ken Gargett Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 when i lived in the states, one of the things that struck me was that americans, even if they didn't respect the man, respected the office. i was impressed by that because we sure as hell don't. i think no longer. if obama can change that and return americans to respecting the ofice, no matter who has it, then he will have achieved something but i suspect it is a bit like the genie. once out of the bottle...
anacostiakat Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 While I was watching the Inauguration today, I noticed some disturbing actions by my fellow Americans. The first thing that bothered me was the booing of Pres. Bush, both Sr. and Jr. The people booing them were my parents age, late 50's / early 60's. The actions of these parents trouble me in that this is what their kids are seeing and the morals/behaviors that are being passed on to them. While I did not vote for Pres. Bush Jr's second term, I will respect the mad for what he wanted to do, and the responsibilities which he voluntarily accepted. When Pres. Bush Jr walked down the steps to his seat at the Capital Building, I clapped for him, as I did all presidents before him. A lady at the table next to me, said "Are you serious!?!?” I said "Yes, I can be respectful." Her response was "Well you don’t know what he did then, do you!” I was shocked at that display of rudeness and intolerance. This is not what I expect from my parent's generation, but its actions like this which explain why I see people of similar age to me, being disrespectful, rude and self-centered. Lastly, when Former Pres Bush Jr. boarded Executive One to fly off to Andrews AFB, the room erupted in applause, cheers, and song. While Former Pres. Bush Jr did not enjoy a high level of public support, the amount of disrespect, contempt and open scorn to Bush Jr disappoints me greatly. The same people who preach openness and progressiveness for our society happened to be the same folks who showed intolerance and scorn of an elected official. The lady who confronted me when I clapped for then Pres. Bush Jr showed a level of intolerance that bothers me greatly. We as a people need to show more respect to people in general, but certainly ones who take on such large responsibility. While you may dislike the person, keep those comments to your self. Do not accost people who differ in opinions. I feel that the values which this country was founded upon are being dismissed by both the government and its people.I’ll get off of my soap box here. Good thoughts! People are passionate. Unfortunately they are often times also petty.
El Presidente Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 It starts early in life, we boo opposing sporting teams and whistle when they kick for goal. "Sledging/trash talk" of the opposition is standard and caried out by the majority of our sporting elite. True "Sportsmanship" is so rare today that displays of such stand out like a beacon. In many ways we are all to blame. We have stood by and let simple respect, decency and personal responsibility to wallow and become secondary values behind personal opinion and entitlement of self above all others. We reap what we sow.
ARRV Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 It starts early in life, we boo opposing sporting teams and whistle when they kick for goal. "Sledging/trash talk" of the opposition is standard and caried out by the majority of our sporting elite. True "Sportsmanship" is so rare today that displays of such stand out like a beacon. In many ways we are all to blame. We have stood by and let simple respect, decency and personal responsibility to wallow and become secondary values behind personal opinion and entitlement of self above all others. We reap what we sow. Entirely correct. Could not have said it better myself.
Jay Hemingway Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 when john mcain was giving his losing speech (i am sure that's not the proper term for it), all of his supporters boo-ed when he was blessing obamas victory and wishing him good luck. sore loosers and they boo-ed so loud that even mcain thought it was in bad taste and asked them to stop. so it comes in all forms. i agree that booing is in bad taste. i do not like bush but i would never boo him. he was our president and deserves that respect. IMHO
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