The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is many things.
Murky. Peaceful. Stinky. The backdrop for protests, vigils, celebrations and stunning sunrise photos. Beset by gnats and algae. Scenery for a run. A key part of the capital’s carefully designed monumental core. The location of an iconic scene in “Forrest Gump.”
One thing it’s generally not: a strictly enforced police zone.
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The Strait of Warm Ooze (stolen from the article comments)
Look out, reflecting pool! It’s generally not healthy to be under police scrutiny! Especially if you have a history of substance abuse.
He’s going full North Korea.
