Well, this is what it's like to live in the heart of DC.

Tonight, it took me more than twice the time it usually takes to get home from work on the Metro. Can commuter trains have traffic jams? I don't know, but it seemed so, as the immigrant march on the capital was underway and it slowed the commute down tremendously, but that's OK. I'm happy to be delayed while people are exercising their first amendment rights.

When I finally did arrive at my stop and started walking toward my place, I saw many people with smiles on their faces, carrying AMERICAN flags, and chanting "Si Se Puede!" -- Spanish for "Yes, we can!". They included families pushing strollers with their children and ice cream vendors who placed American flags on their carts. Many wore white clothing to symbolize peace.

I've still not totally formulated my opinion on this issue (it's really complicated the more I learn) but on first glance, most of the people I saw today would make great Americans, if they aren't already.