I have recently returned from a trip to DC and rode the Metro everyday of my trip. It is clean, free of graffiti, no sticky food scraps on the floor of the trains, no sticky seats, and nice and quiet.
Why would someone think they are so special that they can eat a candy bar while entering the Metro? And when asked to throw it out, didn't, crammed it into her mouth and then was bellingerent to the LEO? The DC Metro is an example of what public trans should be thru out our country because they enforce some simple rules. Most of them borne of courtesy to those who will ride with you or after you. I have no sympathy for this woman.
NICE AND QUIET? You sure we rode the same Metro? :-D Were you on during rush hour? I guess compared to NY, it is quiet.
When the cop says she has to dispose of the candybar or eat it before she comes in, I would have to agree she complied with the letter of the law.
If she pissed off a Metro cop, OH WELL!
Do you also support airport security people strip searching 80 year old ladies, to confiscate their tweezers?
Why not focus on REAL THREATS, and less imaginary ones?