Friday, August 14, 2009

Former Agent Says Obama Gets Less Secret Service Protection Than other Presidents


As a journalist, I believe the unquestioned right to freedom of speech and expression is one of our most important gifts living in America.
But every now and then, I see something said or written that is so irresponsible and potentially dangerous, it gives me second thoughts on the whole freedom of speech thing.
The latest example is a new book by author Ronald Kessler, 'In the President's Secret Service,' on the inner workings of the agency that paints a troubling picture of an overworked, underfunded agency assigned to protect our president. ...
For the record, the Secret Service denies Kessler's allegations that it is cutting corners in guarding the president. But the stakes are so high, its hard to dismiss this issue without further investigation.

 

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