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President Bush (web|news|bio) helped open the Nationals' new stadium Sunday night by throwing out the first pitch, but not everyone made him feel welcome after some people booed.
When asked area residents, "Is the ballpark the place for politics on a day meant for celebrating a new stadium," many people had strong opinions.
From outside the White House, one person said, "I wouldn't boo because I think no matter who's in there, it's a tough job." In Chinatown, another resident said, "I mean, it's a free country."
Across D.C., everyone has an opinion about the crowd's reaction to President Bush's ceremonial first pitch on opening night at Nationals Park. "It's the national past-time! We don't need to be political," said Jacksonville, Florida resident Jim Allen.
"I guess people just let their feelings out. Just right there at the moment. Even though that wasn't a good time to do it though," said Mitchellville resident Wanda Sykes.
The President, former owners of the Texas Rangers, got his pitch over the plate, albeit a bit high. But his stance on the issues, rather than on the pitcher's mound, is what bothered one man. "He should be booed wherever he goes so that he's always reminded of what a terrible job he's done," said Brooklyn resident Eddied Acosta.
The President heard boos at a ballpark before back at RFK Stadium in 2005. In 2006, Vice-President Cheney got the same treatment, but a person's politics doesn't necessarily coincide with their opinions on this type of free speech.
"I don't like Bush, but I wouldn't have booed him though," said Hillcrest resident Kevin Johnson." DC resident Titi Bedney said, "I really think that that's terrible. And I think despite whatever differences people have with the president, I don't think he should have been booed."
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