I saw a post in another thread or head this on FoxNews...
When the line had to close early this morning, it still stretched for 7 city blocks of people standing in line who didn't get in.
Wow....
And what they didn't tell you, beyond the 7 city blocks, is that by the reflecting pool in front of the Capitol, they had snake lines - you know, the things they have at Disney? I have no idea what they are called. Then at the right side of the Capitol, they had another series of these, about 10 in and around thingy's.
I heard it estimated that 16,000 people were left standing in line, unable to get in.
I unfortunately was not among them. I gave up after 5 hours. Just couldn't stand up, even on crutches, any longer.
If they'd had some provision for handicapped, I never heard of it. So, I had to leave. And that was at 4 AM. I never even got close the reflecting pool, which is in front of the Capitol. I was over on the corner of 3rd St - far, far away. Probably another couple of hours needed to get in!!!!
Oh, one more thing. Viewing was "supposed" to stay open until 10 AM. In face, they closed it to the outside line before 9 AM, and then only dignitaries and Nancy Reagan were allowed in.
TNT