Yesterday I was reading the news reports about the Columbia explosion. In a story about the President's day and what he did to deal with the disaster, I read this:

Bush's immediate response was to express "deep concern for those on board and especially for their families," said deputy White House spokesman Scott McClellan.

Now, not that I don't believe that Bush reacted that way because he probably did. And I know the press has to write what his reaction was because it's all part of the story, but sheesh. Talk about a self-serving question.

What does anyone expect the Spokesman to say? That Bush's first reaction upon hearing the news was to say "bummer?" That he expressed amazement that we have ships that go into outer space? That he said that was sad but he'll deal with it as soon as Spongebob Squarepants was over?