On Thursday white house spokesman Tony Snow released a statement defending House speaker Nancy Pelosi (democrat) who has come under criticism for requesting a large Air Force transport plane to take her back and forth from her home in San Francisco. After the events of 9/11 the Pentagon felt it was important to provide the House speaker (who is second in the line of presidential succession) with a military plane for added security during trips back home. Former speaker Rep. J. Dennis Hastert, Illinois Republican started using U.S. Air Force planes for domestic travel to and from his district. Republicans have taken issue with her request for such a large plane. According to Pelosi, the story had been completely fabricated, and she requested the large plane so that she wouldn't have to stop to refuel. How do you feel about her request? Do you think government officials should enjoy such privileges? Do you feel that this is a necessary security issue, or an unnecessary luxury that our tax dollars are paying for?
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This post is from Kristin Perry.
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