I have to agree with Michelle Malkin on this one. Bush is rapidly spending the remaining pennies in his political capital account.
When one of your constituents asks you a question, especially a youngster like this, elected representatives owe them a response.
Truthfully I am not sure what is motivating him anymore.
UPDATE: This is just one more example of the contempt that the administration officials clearly hold for many American citizens. If you don’t agree with us, we’re going to lob ad hominems at you.
However, a Bush administration official fired back at the demonstrators, accusing them of not paying taxes. Peter G. Stamison, appointed by President Bush as the General Services Administration’s top official for the Pacific Rim region, acted as master of ceremonies.
“I think we all as taxpayers — those of us taxpayers, as opposed to you people back there — are the ones that make this work,” Stamison said of the government efforts that brought the new building to life.
“Excuse me, I pay taxes!” a protester yelled.
Disagree with them — I certainly do — but openly stating that they don’t pay their taxes?!? This is all getting to be a bit surreal.
