Dianne Feinstein Asks eBay Not to Allow Obama Inauguration Tickets

It seems that everything ends up on eBay. The latest hot item are tickets to Obama’s inauguration in January. In a report by Fox News, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif, is creating a bill that would make it a federal crime to sell tickets to Obama’s inauguration. As of this writing, numerous inauguration items are for sale on eBay, including “Rent my apartment for Obama’s inauguration,” hotel rooms, and memorabilia.

Tickets to the presidential inauguration are free, distributed through congressional offices, and given to the press. So what’s wrong with selling them? One issue is security. Tickets in the wrong hands could mean a problem. Also, the event is meant to be a civic event for the people. If the tickets are sold rather than given away, the inauguration becomes an event only available to the wealthy.

What do you think? Should presidential inauguration tickets be allowed on eBay?

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