White House Security Not Too Secure?

Since the election of President Barack Obama, it appears that the country has a decreases sense of nationalism. Although the inaguration of America's first African American president has enthused and warmed the hearts of some, many are still unsatisfied with American politics. The media often highlights the petty issues surrounding the Obama Administration by turning them into public scrutiny, instead of focusing on the more pertinent issues at hand. When it comes to the issue of respect for President Obama, it seems that the US lack a lot of it. Take for instance the recent breach of security at the White House with Salahi party crashers. Fame seeking couple Michaele and Tareq Salahi waltzed past security to attend the state dinner with President Obama. Uninvited, they mingled amongst the rich and famous in hopes of gaining more prestige. Now they are apologetic and don't have to pay any consequences for their actions. How is that so? Is it because nothing dangerous happened? I believe that if it had been President Nixon or President Bush or a African American couple instead that this security breach would be taken more serious. Maybe its just me, or maybe it's our law system.
LAHJ