Are Midshipmen a Threat to the President--an example of inacuracy in the media

The Washington Times is reporting that graduating Naval midshipmen are being required to leave their swords at home during the 2009 graduation ceremonies, which will feature President Obama as a speaker.  Normally a part of the full ceremonial dress, the swords, along with "anything else 'that might be considered a weapon or a threat by screeners"" will not be allowed during Friday's graduation ceremonies.

This, coupled with the recently leaked DHS  document declaring (Those who go about) rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, are antagonistic toward the new presidential administration and its perceived stance on a range of issues, including immigration and citizenship... and restrictions on firearms ownership and  groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion as right wing extremists, is very worrying.  If the President of the United States can no longer trust its graduates from the Naval Academy, either he is paranoid, or we are in a very sad state of affairs.


Note: it has been pointed out to me that the Washington Times article was deliberately sensational and inaccurate.  It has never been a tradition in the Naval Academy to wear  swords at graduation.  This is the first year it has been put in writing.  The article is apparently another attempt by a "news" organization to stir the pot and create its own news if not by commission, then certainly by omission.  I apologize for passing on the misinformation.