"My question is how he could have allowed his son to go" - "allowed his son"??? Huh. His son was an adult wasn't he...he was capable of making his own decision. A parent can voice his/her opinion to their adult child, and offer guidance...then step back and respect the decision(s) their children make, given they are not unlawful.
"If we talk about the economy, we'll lose"
-Bush44's top aide
"This campaign is not about issues"
-Rick Davis, Bush44's Campaign Manager