So you think the first families should have to hole up in the White House for 4 to 8 years? They pay for their personal expenses but the cost of security is taxpayer funded. So what? It's neccessary. Even though 25 agents seems like a lot, my guess is that all of them are neccessary when going into another country.

 

I doubt it is personal expense.

 

25 guards for 1 kid????

If either one of her kids walked up to me I wouldnt know them from the next person. What makes you think some Mexican will even know who she is.

 

I dont expect them to hole up, but they did just go on a vacation. I guess they are afraid if dad dont get re-elected they wont get free vacations.

Wait...one more...Don't you wish your kid(s) could have 25 secret service agents to keep them out of trouble on Spring Break?

 

I think 25 Secret Service agents would have really put a damper on a few of my trips haha!

I doubt it is personal expense.

 

25 guards for 1 kid????

If either one of her kids walked up to me I wouldnt know them from the next person. What makes you think some Mexican will even know who she is.

 

I dont expect them to hole up, but they did just go on a vacation. I guess they are afraid if dad dont get re-elected they wont get free vacations.

 

I guarantee the taxpayers didn't pay for her expenses.

 

How many guards would you send into another country to protect her?

I think 25 Secret Service agents would have really put a damper on a few of my trips haha!

 

I've read some interesting things over the years from former first kids.

I think 25 Secret Service agents would have really put a damper on a few of my trips haha!

 

No waiting in line.

I guarantee the taxpayers didn't pay for her expenses.

 

How many guards would you send into another country to protect her?

 

As for who pays, I guarantee we will never really know.

 

I would think no more than 4 guards for a 13 year old girl.

 

The more guards the more attention it creates.

 

Do all 25 SS sleep in her room?

Again. Seriously? I would imagine those 25 guards would be working in some capacity. What differences does it make if they are guarding her or guarding something else? They are getting paid either way.

First, the Obamas made it clear when they began campaigning that their kids were off limits to the press, so no...it doesn't surprise me that they had the stories pulled. If I remember, I believe the Clinton's made Chelsea's childhood off limits as well.

 

Secondly, we really have no idea how many SS are with her. Since the story's squashed, it stands to reason that the info cited in the linked story could be incorrect.

 

Thirdly, to expect that the Obama's not allow their children to lead lives as normal as possible while in the White House is simply sadistic. Those girls should have the same opportunities to go on school trips, vacations, etc, as anyone else.

 

Fourthly, to say that the Obamas are only taking vacations because "the taxpayers are paying" is ridiculous. They took vacations before, and really....Hawaii is "home", so I don't see why anyone should consider that an out-of-the-ordinary destination for them.

 

Fifthly, again....no details reported, so it's possible this school trip is a learning experience...much like my daughter went to DC with her 8th grade class, and my son went to Philadelphia with his.

First, the Obamas made it clear when they began campaigning that their kids were off limits to the press, so no...it doesn't surprise me that they had the stories pulled. If I remember, I believe the Clinton's made Chelsea's childhood off limits as well.

 

Secondly, we really have no idea how many SS are with her. Since the story's squashed, it stands to reason that the info cited in the linked story could be incorrect.

 

Thirdly, to expect that the Obama's not allow their children to lead lives as normal as possible while in the White House is simply sadistic. Those girls should have the same opportunities to go on school trips, vacations, etc, as anyone else.

 

Fourthly, to say that the Obamas are only taking vacations because "the taxpayers are paying" is ridiculous. They took vacations before, and really....Hawaii is "home", so I don't see why anyone should consider that an out-of-the-ordinary destination for them.

 

Fifthly, again....no details reported, so it's possible this school trip is a learning experience...much like my daughter went to DC with her 8th grade class, and my son went to Philadelphia with his.

 

Very well said, I agree with most of it.

 

Should they lead normal lives, yes. BUT they cant, their dad chose to be Pres. Nothing is ever going to be NORMAL.

 

Should they be off limits, most definately.

As for who pays, I guarantee we will never really know.

 

I would think no more than 4 guards for a 13 year old girl.

 

The more guards the more attention it creates.

 

Do all 25 SS sleep in her room?

 

You are aware that the president gets billed and pays for his family's personal expenses, aren't you?

You are aware that the president gets billed and pays for his family's personal expenses, aren't you?

 

I have never personally seen the bills or his payment for them.

 

Since our economy is in such bad shape, should the President really allow his family (WIFE,KIDS) to just go on vacation after vacation tht requires so much money for security? Should he/she lead by example? Or does he/she feel entitled?

 

Just what does he do to have so much money???

What bothers you so much about people vacationing to Mexico?

Just what does he do to have so much money???

 

This has to be a joke.

I have never personally seen the bills or his payment for them.

 

Since our economy is in such bad shape, should the President really allow his family (WIFE,KIDS) to just go on vacation after vacation tht requires so much money for security? Should he/she lead by example? Or does he/she feel entitled?

 

Just what does he do to have so much money???

 

1) I believe that that info is available.

 

 

2) I decided to buy a new car last summer. My neighbor couldn't afford it and so still drives his old beat up truck. Do I feel entitled because I bought a car?

I don't vacation out of town, but my boss does. Should he stay home? My mom and dad couldn't afford to send me on school trips, but all my friends got to go. Should they have stayed home because I couldn't go?

3) The President doesn't even make as much as most CEO's in the private sector....

Again. Seriously? I would imagine those 25 guards would be working in some capacity. What differences does it make if they are guarding her or guarding something else? They are getting paid either way.

 

You beat me to it. I suspect that these guards are already on the payroll and not just "rent-an-agents". Although I don't know for sure.