really.

since when did it become such a huge deal for a president to address the people? calm down, americans. take a leaf outta laura bush's book:

On Monday, former first lady Laura Bush said she supported President Barack Obama's decision to speak to the nation's school children. Mrs. Bush said the president deserved the respect that goes with the office ...and that there is a place for the president to encourage children to stay in school.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/07/laura-bush-praises-obama_n_278917.html