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WakeUp · 08-07-2007, 06:05 AM

I'm baffled that there are people who actually feels what Pres. Sarkozy did was acceptable. FIRST: Under ANY circumstances, it is incorrect for anyone to board another boat without permission. It also breaks maritime law. Even the Marine Patrol needs to "ask permission" before boarding a boat. I know I'll hear the argument: "he's from a foreign country...he can't be expected to know our protocol..." I doesn't matter...IT IS OUR COUNTRY!! Yes, at the morning press conference President Sarkozy did ask for privacy....but if you listen to the accounts of the press conference, it was stated in French. SECOND: The press has ALL THE RIGHT in the world to cover this story as they did. If President Sarkozy didn't understand the American press, why would he have to make a statement asking for privacy?

Could you imagine if President Bush acted this way while vacationing in France?!?! (but you never will...this type of behavior isn't in the Bush fabric.)

I'm impressed with President Sarkozy coming to America to vacation. He is sending a clear political message that he is a 'friend to the Americans.' This is good news in the future. (although I'm sure many French people aren't happy)

08-07-2007, 06:05 AM	#29
WakeUp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Some These Posts Are RIDICULOUS... I'm baffled that there are people who actually feels what Pres. Sarkozy did was acceptable. FIRST: Under ANY circumstances, it is incorrect for anyone to board another boat without permission. It also breaks maritime law. Even the Marine Patrol needs to "ask permission" before boarding a boat. I know I'll hear the argument: "he's from a foreign country...he can't be expected to know our protocol..." I doesn't matter...IT IS OUR COUNTRY!! Yes, at the morning press conference President Sarkozy did ask for privacy....but if you listen to the accounts of the press conference, it was stated in French. SECOND: The press has ALL THE RIGHT in the world to cover this story as they did. If President Sarkozy didn't understand the American press, why would he have to make a statement asking for privacy? Could you imagine if President Bush acted this way while vacationing in France?!?! (but you never will...this type of behavior isn't in the Bush fabric.) I'm impressed with President Sarkozy coming to America to vacation. He is sending a clear political message that he is a 'friend to the Americans.' This is good news in the future. (although I'm sure many French people aren't happy)