There's no booing in baseball, especially if Bush is throwing

April 6, 2008 12:15 am

President Bush threw the first pitch at Nationals Park. He was booed.

I'm really glad baseball is back in Washington and happy that I got to witness Opening Day ceremonies at the new stadium, even though it was via television.

I am, however, appalled at the boos and catcalls made by the fans when President Bush took the field to throw the ceremonial first pitch.

These actions were totally uncalled for; they undeniably show the disarray, disrespect, and disharmony running wild in this country.

What does this tell our neighbors and enemies? Where have common courtesy and respect gone?

George Bush is the leader of this country, and whether you like or dislike him, or agree or disagree with his politics, the people of this country put him in office.

Instead of booing like a bunch of ill-mannered yahoos, a simple lack of participation in welcoming him onto the field would have served the same purpose (and would not have gone unnoticed) and would have shown some deserved respect for the position of president, if not for the man.

While it our right to speak and allow our opinion to be known, there is a right way and a wrong way. This was the wrong way.

Dennis E. Dunnington

Spotsylvania