Karens,
Isn't it special to have the President wave to you? I work directly across the street from the downtown heliport in NYC. Every time a President comes here to address the UN or to meet with city or foreign dignataries they land the presidential helicopter right there. There is a park next to my building where, during the nice weather, I often eat lunch, and have seen and been waved to by former President Clinton a few times. While I am anything but a fan of the former President it's still a thrill to be acknowledged by our Commander in Chief. I may not (and don't) respect the man I do respect the office. It'll mean so much more to me when President Bush does it. A man that I do respect.