Unless a president has honorably served in the military, shouldn't the senior retired Gen/Adm lay the wreath

at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day? Having a politician do it demeans the whole ceremomy and insults those who wore the uniform.

Unless a president has honorably served in the military, shouldn't the senior retired Gen/Adm lay the wreath
In response to all the people ranting about how Bush and Cheney should be there because they are in the supposed chain of command, I say that the are absolutely technically correct. However, Bush DID NOT fulfill his obligated time in service. There are absolutely no records of him actually performing any drills other than the one where he visited the dentist. Please DO NOT EMBARASS YOURSELF. CHECK YOUR FACTS.





I agree that the higest ranking sevicemember should lay the wreath. In this case, it would be the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Reply:The President is the commander and chief regardless if he has any military experience or not because he is elected by the people. He is the leader of the country regardless what people think of him. Don't get me wrong, I'm not an advocate of some of the things our President does or has done, but he still our President and this is the best country in the world.


I don't think the focus should be on who lays the wreath, but that those soldiers are remembered and veterans nationwide are honored and respected.
Reply:The President is the commander of the military.
Reply:Another rant question??.





Did George W. Bush leave the military with a Dishonorable discharge??





I don't think so.





Neither is it a requirement of the Office of the President to have been a member of the military.





And that makes your "question" pointless.
Reply:What a great point ! I agree also.
Reply:If this is true, Clinton should have never been President since he hid out in England during the Vietnam war.





Sorry, historically President Bush will be remember as a great war time President...
Reply:I agree.
Reply:BD - No, the President and the Vice President represent this country.
Reply:Heck no!





My job description, the President of the United States IS military! He is the Commander in Chief... the head of the military! How would it be more fitting for the wreath layer position to be a LOWER ranking military official than the highest one possible?
Reply:The Commander in Chief should lay the wreath. That is the President's role, and he should do it. He should NOT send his lackey, Dick, to do his job.





The military is governed by our Civilian Government. It would be the Greatest DISHONOR to have a General lay the wreath. As Soldiers, we serve the Constitution of the United States, not any person.





You have insulted everyone who ever served in the U.S. Military with this question.
Reply:get over it will you Bush is the president and it is his duty and privilege to lay the wreath.


if we were to use your argument Bill Clinton wouldn't have been able to participate in any military function. not to mention heaven forbid if her husband Hillary gets elected she won't be able to either. same for Obama.
Reply:The President of the United States of America is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.





Regardless of who currently holds the position, the respect goes to the "office".





Previous holders of the office have been evaders of military service, yet they were elected by us and deserved the respect of the office.