What not to bring to the inauguration
Posted at 4:21 PM on January 4, 2009
by Bob Collins
(4 Comments)
In just a few weeks the country will have a new leader. The inauguration is a time to celebrate our freedoms.
Oh, here's what's banned from the inauguration:
* Firearms and ammunition (either real or simulated)
* Explosives of any kind (including fireworks)
* Knives, blades, or sharp objects (of any length)
* Mace and/or pepper spray
* Sticks or poles
* Pocket or hand tools, such as "Leatherman"
* Packages
* Backpacks
* Large bags
* Alcoholic Beverages
* Signs
* Animals (other than service animals)
* Camera bags
* Duffel bags
* Posters
* Tripods
* Laser pointers
* Umbrellas
* Strollers
* Coolers
* Thermoses
* Suitcases
Has there ever been an assassination attempt with a sign? Is it OK to bring a Bill Richardson mask? It'd be the closest Richardson -- real or not -- ever gets to the White House.
Comments (4)
okay, not to be tooooo picky ...
strollers? How am I supposed to get my 2 year old through the throngs of people? Like I am expected to keep a 12-mo. old warm in one of the back-pack carriers?
I guess they don't really want anyone to bring children under the age of 5.
Of course, perhaps they should have specifically prohibited babies - god alone knows what you could hide in one of those Baby Bjorns besides wet diapers.
Will there be accommodations for wheelchairs and other senior citizens with limited mobility.
CAN YOU BRING A LAWN CHAIR TO SET IN.
i am curious why one cannot bring a camera bag? i work for a newspaper, but i am probably not on the list. does this mean no picture taking? thats the whole point of going. Thanks
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