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Thursday, September 18, 2003
Overreacting to Isabel
I'm not Why I Hate DC, but I can't help but wonder why DC Metro shut down so early? What about the chunk of the population that doesn't have the luxury of taking the day off? How will they get home? It's not likely many cabs will be on duty this afternoon.
I understand the dangers of the suburban outdoor platforms, but what about getting from Dupont Circle or Columbia Heights to Capitol Hill? Isn't public transportation supposed to play a critical role in emergencies? Oh, I forgot – in DC, the regular rules don't apply. Third-class citizens till the end.
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