I might not be the biggest Obama supporter but the man is getting flack for taking his wife on a date? Give me a break! The story goes that Obama promised Michelle that he would take her to dinner and a Broadway show once campaigning was over with. He and Michelle boarded a small plane and did just that.

The press is claiming that this was a poor choice given the recession that the country is in. Since when can't a couple plan a short trip? It seems to me that we have more important things to focus on in this country than date night for the Obamas.

me too!

ok for real. It costs us any time the president or his family step out of the rooms at the white house..... there security is a cost already built in. He can't just take a train to union station unless he takes the whole train! It is because he is president.

I do not begrudge them a night out.... I doubt we as taxpayers paid for the tickets (likely got them for free or he paid for them) but we do have to pay for his transportation there ..... just like we paid for him to go to the capital building or lunch with Bidden (he just paid for the food) ,

It is a perk or such of the job...... I would think the scrutiny of his office and invasions into their personal moments hardly will ever make up for this.....but it is all a part of package..... I think few would want, but many could do better or at least just as well!

Bravo! Very well said. Incidentally, They paid for their own tickets.

I would not want that job no matter what the perks!!!!