Comments for Obama and the Presidential Security Challenge at http://www.rightsidenews.com , comment 1 to 1 out of 1 comments http://www.rightsidenews.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:28:18 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.rightsidenews.com/200811062512/homeland-security/obama-and-the-presidential-security-challenge.html#comment-315 It is sad and ironic that candidates who have the ability to help bridge fault lines within American society (and therefore under threat from those who have an interest in maintaining them) must be physically walled off from the people. Obama's election victory speech was masterful, but his talk of unity was undercut by the thick transparent shields between him and the crowds. At some point security can detract from effectiveness and legitimacy. This dichotomy begs consideration. - Ben Postlethwaite Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:39:55 +0100