Quote Originally Posted by Anaralia
No, and although I respect him and every other president that ever lived, his canonization is mystifying. And frustrating. And, as superficial as it sounds, it's ruining my regularly scheduled programming. While I wouldn't mind dedicating a week of media overexposure to, say, FDR (a true example of greatness), the avalanche of media attention isn't doing anything for me except irritate me.

That being said, I'm sorry he's dead, so don't flame me. It has simply been too long, and it's getting to me.
Well, there are plenty of people out there who think Reagan was a great president worthy of such a grand memorial - enough people to merit all the media coverage. And just as you don't think so highly of him, I'm sure there are some people who think that FDR was a horrible president - though you'd be hard-pressed to find them.

I'm sure people will make just as big a hubbub when Ford, Carter, Clinton or either of the Bushes kick the bucket.