DC's Drinking Binge

Well I guess I should be more specific in the title, the Inaugural Drinking Binge.

So early reports are that the City Council has passed a plan to allow bars in the District to remain open until 5am for 5 days surrounding the inauguration come January. This upset me, and at first I wasn't sure why.

I mean, I was all in favor of the convention cities doing this over the summer. It increases the amount of money bars can make and will likely lessen the 2am crush (Because lets face it, few people make it to 5am, departures will be more dispersed). Plus its just nice not having to worry about a 145 last call.

I think I'm pissed because I live here year round and don't get the benefits of these policies designed to make the city that much better for visitors - many of whom will never return. I mean, who pays the extra police enforcement needed for this venture? (well, not me, since I live a block outside of the district, but you get my point).

What ticks me off the most is I won't be able to partake in this new found freedom. No way am I going to be downtown when there are literally millions of visitors milling about and clogging the metro. Oh sure, I haven't seen the business side of a 3am bar closing time more than twice in the last year, but that isn't the point. It's the principle of the thing... or something...