[dtengineering]

A good idea... a good initiative... but it might not be as simple as "Hey, Barack, why not swing by and say 'Hi'?"

My wife had the opportunity, some years ago, to attend a conference where then President George W. Bush would deliver the keynote.

Everyone had to clear security to get into the room where the presentation was being made. Then they had to wait for the presidential entourage to arrive, then they had to wait for the president to leave.

It is unfortunate that such security is necssary, but as great as it would be to have the president visit, it might throw a few bugs into the event schedule.

But the invitation, at least, would likely be noted and appreciated. It never hurts to ask... just sometimes you have to be careful what you ask for!

Jason