ABOUT TIME – AT 11:55 P.M. ET:  President Obama has reportedly invited former President George W. Bush to join him at Ground Zero in New York on Thursday.  However, Mr. Bush has declined the invitation.

It's also reported that Nancy Pelosi has telephoned former President Bush to thank him for his role in the ultimate elimination of Osama bin Laden.

Clearly, Democrats have been stung by the criticism, correct, that they lacked class in the way Mr. Bush's role was downplayed in Mr. Obama's initial announcement of the successful bin Laden raid.

As for Bush declining Obama's invitation, no reason was given.  There could be any number of reasons, including the possible feeling that was being used.  Or, perhaps, he felt the focus should be on the current president.

It is gratifying to know, though, that at least some people are starting to recognize George Bush's contribution.

May 3, 2011