As I stepped outside this morning, I was more prepared for the bone chilling frost against my exposed skin. The day's weather is crisp and the clear blue sky opens the horizons in every direction.
I joined the bustling line for the tour of the Capitol. I noticed one thing immediately. There is a disproportionate amount of people of color. And lots of families. I wondered how many of these people had ever thought about visiting the epicenter of the volume of their voice - the Capitol - where 438 House Members and 100 Senators pursue the collective vision of "E Pluribus Unum - Out of Many, One" - to find common ground on issues important to all Americans.
As you walk through the respective rotundas, the enormity of the history in the context of the anticipated moment of this week takes hold of your own place - your own voice. The Founding Fathers dreamed of a more perfect union and as the time passed, the country reached to find its steady compass.
We the people elect representatives to covert the currency of our voice into policy and laws in the best interest of the nation. It is the magic of consensus of role of Congress, all embedded in the permanency of the rock of the Capitol.
I hope at some point you will travel to Washington to learn first hand how your government works. It does not function without you. Literally.
Until the next,
Frozen Citizen.
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DC is truly amazing in its design and diversity. It is always a great experience to visit DC and I agree that everyone should make an opportunity to visit our capital and see first hand how our government works.
I sincerely wish I could be there with you all to witness and celebrate such historical event. Enjoy your time in DC and keep us posted!
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