At arm’s length
The Obamas’ vacation at Martha’s Vineyard and other family trips that have included daughters Malia (11) and Sasha (8) have understandably whetted media appetite for greater access to the first children. Here’s a vote for the president and first lady to continue being successful at keeping their kids well beyond arm’s length. Sure, inquiring minds want to know about the girls and their activities — and when the president occasionally mentions them it teases that more will be forthcoming — but they should remain out of bounds. They’re along for their father’s presidential ride, and while they’re getting to enjoy things other children their ages only see in books and videos, they’re still “civilians” in the political skirmishing surrounding their dad. They should be allowed to stay safely on the sidelines.
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