[Scan-DC] Fw: POTUS coming to Emittsburg

[b_thom at juno.com]

On Thu, 4 Oct 2007 22:01:09 -0400 "Alan Henney" <alan at henney.com> writes:
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Joe
> To: <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net>

> Security is always tight the day of the service with metal
> detectors at all possible areas going into the memorial area in
> addition to the secruity screener at the gate. Last year personal 
> cars
> were not allowed on the grounds without prior approval and the
> families were transported from their hotels to the grounds in 
> busses.

Why, in the usual service, would they have such tight security? This
year, I can understand, but ordinarily, I don't see why the officials are
so uptight.