There were cameras there, because there are ALWAYS cameras there. It's a war zone. There's been cameras there since Day 1.

Peter, about the funerals..... as far as I know, it's still physically impossible for one person to be in more than one place at a time. I agree it would be a nice gesture, but since the President can't possibly attend ALL the funerals, it's probably better to attend none at all; because if he went to some, and not others, people would undoubtedly complain that he was choosing favorites and doing it for a photo op.

I also imagine, there are many families who would not want their loved one's funeral spoiled by the media attention the President's attendance would attract.

Be sweet, y'all. Even my die-hard Democrat mother and brother agreed that this was a great gesture on Bush's part. The troops were certainly appreciative. Let it go at that.