Do you think it is right that the President attend the Pastors funeral Friday, but did not attend Maj. Gen. Greene

2015-06-24T23:28:21-04:00

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jun 24 at 2015 11:33 PM

2015-06-24T23:33:27-04:00

I'll speak for myself only. If I was buried and it was a military funeral, I would want only representatin of my brothers and sisters in uniform. That way, I can be assured that there will be no political agenda, media spin, or unwanted anybody. Just stetsons and spurs.

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Jun 24 at 2015 11:41 PM

2015-06-24T23:41:03-04:00

There will always be people critical of a leaders decision for this or that.

Response by James Jones made Jun 24 at 2015 11:46 PM

2015-06-24T23:46:44-04:00

Presidents don't attend military funerals. Your attempt at a garbage inflammatory statement is moot.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 11:51 PM

2015-06-24T23:51:01-04:00

All I know, is that as I was watching the early reporting on the events in SC late last Thursday night, within minutes of the release of the shooting victim's names, CNN was reporting that the Pastor and the President had enjoyed a personal relationship going back to before the President had declared his candidacy in 2007. That's all I really needed hear. Let the President go and mourn the loss of his friend like any other decent human being would do under similar circumstances.

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Jun 25 at 2015 12:09 AM

2015-06-25T00:09:03-04:00

Yes but then he sent his emissaries to attend the funeral for a thug. He would not attend
a funeral of a policeman that had been killed in the line of duty. So why would I think he was sincere now.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jun 25 at 2015 12:49 AM

2015-06-25T00:49:41-04:00

I know, what we see on TV... is only part of the story. I suspect their was a good reason he could not attend MG Greene's memorial. I also believe he knew of these folks personally. Unfortunately, this is a national event, and he should be there.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Jun 25 at 2015 1:50 AM

2015-06-25T01:50:24-04:00

Of course he will be there...camera's, media and maybe a golf course he hasn't played yet will be there! He is a politician, what did you expect?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 11:48 AM

2015-06-25T11:48:23-04:00

Of course it's right. Beyond the fact that it's been reported that President Obama had a longstanding relationship with Rev. Clementa Pinckney there's also the political angle, and not the one I think most are considering. Rev. Pinckney was also a state senator, and therefore his death at the hands of a politically motivated shooter was an assassination. President Obama attended the funeral of a friend and assassinated elected official, so bugger off anyone who claims that his attendance was unwarranted.