Inaugural woe
It’s time for the opposition to rest

President Bill Clinton is on the way out after eight debatably successful years as the nation’s leader. President-elect George W. Bush will officially be sworn in during the inauguration ceremony Saturday in Washington, D.C.

There have been issues addressed in reference to Bush’s stance on the death penalty or his ability to keep up effective foreign affairs, but for one day, none of that should matter.

It’s time to stop all the protesting and finally accept the cards we’ve been dealt. Bush is our next president, despite what may be thought of our Electoral College or what might be thought of Vice President Al Gore winning the popular vote.

Bush is our next president.

There are no more recounts. The state of Florida put us through enough during the month after the Nov. 7 Election Day.

The ceremony that we will see Saturday is part of what makes our nation what it is. It’s a special occasion of sorts. Maybe not a national holiday, but it’s still an occasion.

Those avid protesters who would rather lose an arm than live under the rule of President Bush, should respect the country itself at least on this occasion.

Throughout the recount extravaganza, our nation was viewed internationally in a negative light. Do we really want this ceremony, in front of another international spotlight, to be marred by protest and unrest?

It’s come to the point where all the nay-sayers should sit back and see what happens. Give the Bush administration a chance to get something done, or nothing done, before the protests continue.

Our Constitution allows for the checks and balances of the executive branch of the government. The appropriate check points are in place to make sure the job gets done in a manner suitable to the needs of the American public.

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