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Originally Posted by desertgrandma
And to have a sitting president tell me that it will be passed regardless of what the country may want, is incredibly arrogant.
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I would think no more so than any other president.
Harry Truman integrated the military even though popular opinion was against it.
Dwight Eisenhower sent troops to Little Rock even though every poll said the public wouldn't stand for it.
John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson sent us to Vietnam contrary to the wishes of the people.
Lyndon Johnson brought about Civil Rights legislation even though most of the targeted areas were vehemently opposed.
Richard Nixon bombed Cambodia in opposition to the public's want.
and the list goes on.
All presidents tread on someone's toes, either actively or passively.