Let the President drink beer!

I tell you what, if there is anything that is wrong with this country is that we project our expectations and morals on everyone else. I have been known to do it too but I'm becoming conscious of it.

This story about Obama drinking a beer, sparked controversy. It really set me off this morning. Come on. Really? Don't you sad saps have something better to do than worry about the President having A beer at a basketball game? If you were the leader of the free world in this economy, I'd bet you'd be drinking one too - and maybe not just one!

This country has a rich history of beer. Brewers and beer drinkers have long been a part of the historical fabric of America's early years. Many of our founding fathers enjoyed beer and brewed their own. Thomas Jefferson drank beer. In fact, he added on a brewery at his home in Monticello. George Washington brewed beer and historical records even show his recipe for Small Beer. Have you heard of Sam Adams, the brewer and patriot? Organizational and strategy meetings in those days were held in pubs and taverns.

So what's all the hubbub about Obama having a beer? He's not sitting there knocking back a 6-pack of swill in the Oval Office with his feet on the desk, finger on the button. He's not over consuming and then getting in his car with a campaign worker, ala Ted Kennedy. He's not having his beautiful children grab him a cold one out of the fridge while he watches sports in his underwear, scratching his belly.

No, he's doing what many of the rest of us do. He's taking a moment out of his day to relax and enjoy a beer. I don't care what side of the aisle you are on, give the man a break. I don't know about you but the fact that he enjoys a beer responsibly and moderately makes him a little more human to me. Yes, even the President should be able to enjoy a beer! (though a craft beer, should it be available, should be his first choice!) Nice thing is, he's got a designated driver so at least all the neo-prohibitionists and Madd mothers can't get on him about that.

I, for one, am glad to have another prominent person for children to choose to model themselves after that enjoys a beer responsibly rather than all the drug/gang related cultural icons and loose Hollywood types that seem to be the flavor of the day.

So Mr. President - you go right ahead and enjoy that beer - I, for one, support your right to do so. Cheers~