I guess I lost my post a week or so ago when the web site was having problems. So, I'll try to re-create things for you. I worked in The Building (as they call the Pentagon) from 1991-93 and have been badged there ever since. There is a huge river between it and Washington DC. There is a major Metro (rail and bus) hub at the Pentagon, which is where most of the protesters will arrive. The DC area is very used to having things disrupted for one reason or another, so you will have absolutely no problem getting around this week. The Pentagon parking lots are pretty empty on the weekends, which is why it's such a good place from which to stage rallies or other events. (For the conservatives out there, the big Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride every Memorial Day originates from the Pentagon north parking lot just because there's so much room.)

Actually, if you've never seen a protest or other political rally, you might consider dragging everyone over to the Pentagon just to witness it.

If you get down to the Mall and see the memorials, look up at Lincoln sitting there or Jefferson standing there and say, "Good morning, Mr. President." When I was stationed at the Pentagon, I used to run past the Lincoln Memorial every morning, and this is what I used to say to him. I guarantee it will give you a whole different perspective on things, including the quality of people we've elected to that office over the last 15 years or so.

Finally, in response to TierFlyer and others, let me state that I wore my country's uniform to preserve the right for protesters to assemble on March 17 and for your right to disagree with them.