Do Your Homework to Liven Up Your Trip! by ESQinDC
We got it good in the US of A. Yes we have traffic and pollution and crime, yadda, yadda, yadda, but what we often forget is that when we started out in 1776 we were a bold experiment that few thought would work.For example, the complaint that nothing ever gets done in Washington is nearly universal. But that's how it was designed to work!
Before you arrive, think about expanding your experience by doing a little reading or downloading sound clips or articles to read while your here.
A great way to get some insights into the 'mess' we call a legislative process is to read the essays in the Federalist Papers. These documents debated and explored different ways to set up the government. So much of it is useful even today to understand such concepts as "special interests."
For Example: The Lincoln Memorial is awe inspiring. My first trip here in High School we sat on the steps and listened to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech. An amazing time in our history and a great way to give yourself goosbumps.
Don't forget to look up your Congressman so you can stop by his office and ask him what he has done for you lately!
