Amen to that, KimC!

Also, in DC there is such an overwhelming sense of self-importance that it provokes a "Screw you, git outa my way" attitude, especially towards driving. When I visit I try not to drive there -- my wife, who was born and raised there, does drive there and doesn't mind doing so.

The accepted rule for a stoplight in DC is "wait at least 15 seconds after the light changes to green, 'cause at least three cars are gonna run the red."