Yesterday, Obama asked them to "reconsider and not do it." Why do you think he has suddenly involved himself in this civil issue? He's acting as if he has a huge stake in preventing the event.

I remember times when churches would have the burning of Elvis albums, what they called "worldly music," Rap, and things they thought would be of bad influence on young people. Nobody got their hackles up over it and the bonfire went on without as much as one word from the President. People have burned the American flag, shameful as it is, and it didn't cause a major issue. Why is this so different?