Perhaps Bush just has a problem people disagreeing with him and thus, has asked that all those that disagree please not tell him because it'll hurt his integrity?

In all seriousness now, this is an ongoing problem with the Freedom of Speech. Since the US Constitution is so very broad and vague, it really gives few guidelines and restrictions for this. due to this, both sides can claim they are correct because there is no rule as to what you can say or who you can say it to, yet in that same vein, there's no rule about allowing this right to be exercised, only away from other people.

Really though, what is the Secret Service really afraid of? That the protestors will say something meaningful and the President will be so impressed he won't be able to finish what he was saying? I'd say that the President should attempt to let protestors speak their peace and then explain why he is disagreeing with them.

I think becoming President means you NEED a thick skin and can stand up for yourself, and not be afraid to have critics. No human will ever be so supreme that all their actions are beyond debate, and restricting the power to speak out so that those who have the power to make changes might hear this and be swayed is really losing sight of the ideals of a Democratic nation and Republic. In a Monarchy or a Dictatorship, this sort of thing was common. It shouldn't be the same case here.

Take care all.