You could, but you would be violating National Park Service rules — as signs at the memorial clearly state. And, in the minds of some, it is also tacky and disrespectful.
Washington is a city of memorials — somber places where we reflect on who we are and those who have perished fighting for the nation’s ideals. It is also a city full of tourists on Segways and hordes of school kids in matching uniforms. Every day, those two worlds collide. How, exactly, is one supposed to strike the delicate balance between relaxed vacationing and respectful, dignified reflection?
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It's not that complicated at all.
The sign says "no wading".
Reading might be an issue, but the rules are not.
Than change the rules. Chill
Yeah, let people wade in there... You can bet it will get trashed. You want to wade? Go to six flags.
If you are white , you will be punished , if you are black you will be allowed to wade or swim , they will provide life guards .
The BLM (Big Loud Mouths) will protect you .
Bet those people aren't even Americans
The correct answer.....
Wade for it....
The memorial is to vets of that conflict, and they waded ashore in N. Africa, Italy, Normandy, the Philippines, Tarawa, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima to name a few spots. So wading isn't out of place. The signage is the attempt to standardize the viewing experience. The fountain is there because the memorial was designed/approved by a committee.
Glad to have kids visiting it; perhaps they'll get a feel for what the real cost of Freedom is.
Agree 1000%!
He looks like Doc Ock.
Come on people.....it's a memorial! Not a pool! This would be like saying it's ok to wade in the 911 memorial in NY. If you want to wade just go to the salisbury city park fountain! NO WADING!
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