THE PRESIDENT AND THE POLICE

National Police Week began on Sunday (5/15) with President Bush in attendance at National Peace Officers' Memorial Day Services on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
At the conclusion of opening ceremony, the President walked over to a section on the lawn reserved for family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2004.
No less than 153 families stood for over two hours awaiting their turn to speak with President Bush, perhaps have him autograph their programs, and even posing for a snap shot photo next to the leader of the nation.
We were unable to tear ourselves away from the C-Span televised coverage that lasted as long as most first run movies. But this was no movie. This was George W. Bush revealing himself to the world. To all 153 families the President spent several moments allowing one or more of the members to hug him, kiss him, and often cry on his shoulder.
In the eyes of family members, especially the younger ones, you could tell that this was for each one, a proud and momentous event. These are the events that become seared in the mind forever. Listening to a President's words of comfort and hearing him tell each family that their fallen member was a part of America's line of heroes.
For two hours we were able to see George W. Bush and his own brand of compassion.
For two hours we were able to see why liberals must denegrate this President. For George W. Bush is all the things Bill Clinton can never be.