Pair who played host on 9/11 insist they don't seek Bush's gratitude

[stevedeshazer]

HALIFAX -- A Halifax family that hosted Americans during the September 11 terrorist attacks say they don't want the thanks of United States President George W. Bush.

Bush is coming to the Nova Scotia capital to express his gratitude for the hospitality given to grounded travellers three years ago.

Archie Kaiser and his wife Anne Derrick put up a New Jersey family for several days.

But Derrick says she doesn't like the idea of her city being used as a "photo opportunity" for a world leader she says has "blood on his hands."

http://www.canada.com/maritimes/news/story.html?id=618b7f67-5a94-4ce4-ad10-f36ad70ef772

[The Backlash Cometh]

1. kick

[Lefta Dissenter]

2. Good for them!

and thanks for taking such good care of our people when they were in need. :pals:

[Ducks In A Row]

3. they should have said anything. I would have saved it for my

face-to-face with the coward

[Solitaire]

4. and perhaps, they will say it again :)

[LisaL]

5. Yep. They should have waited and then refuse to shake his hand.

Now, that would have been something. Just imagine his face when someone refuses to shake his "bloody hands".

[merh]

6. You tell Anne Derrick - you go girl!!!!

I love folks that are willing to speak their mind!
:yourock:

[StClone]

7. Typical Trumped up forcing of gratitude

They play this game offering thanks and if the offended are now grateful they play it up as the wonders of Bush love. However if given the cold shoulder they then play the indignant yet humility card that their base then steams and grumbles about and yell "*&^% 'em."

[stevedeshazer]

8. Exactly

Accept our thanks or be ridiculed. :grr:

[thecrow]

13. Isn't his "thanks" about three years too late? Geez! n/t

[zbdent]

9. They should have a huge sign in their yard

in bright, fun letters:

BUSH GO HOME

[louis-t]

10. My guess is * 's plans

will suddenly change. Won't meet any of these wonderful people face to face. Just a press conference/photo op with canned applause/cheers.

[Fridays Child]

11. Will Canada adopt free speech zoning for the occasion?

I hope not.

[thecrow]

12. Yes, of course! It is *b2* after all!!

http://www.canada.com/maritimes/news/story.html?id=4caacdb2-d399-413e-99ae-ff32e55e9ecc