Did the tourist thing in Washington DC in the mid 90's as a chaperone with a group of high school foreign exchange students. Really enjoyed the visit and the sites. Spent a lot of time reflecting at "The Wall" with some of my old buds.
I stood outside the fence at the White House and just shook my head in disgust. Too bad the DC Chapter had not yet been formed. Didn't carry a sign, but I staged a silent protest against the occupants.
Thanks for the information about the citizens of Washington DC.
I waited until the occupants of the WH had changed in 2001! :O)