As such, the gap between those supporting the political machine and those opposed, is often glaringly at odds. Washington is not a fable, nor are many upbeat tunes composed in its honor. Scores of demonstrations have passed through the capital over the years. As a rule, renegade Americans are roped into the mall, or area adjacent to the Washington Monument. An occasional lone person recognizes the futility of confining protest and takes their grievance to the street.
Conformity has a high priority in Washington.
To those who have accepted and come to overlook this bland formality, the sighting of Concepcion Picciotto is a refreshingly unusual sight. Her name is not a household word, her story not splashed across morning dailies. Yet Dona Picciotto, by force of her statement alone, deserves attention. In a time where discontents are encouraged to write their congressmen, Concepcion Picciotto, having tried this and failed, has chosen to present her case directly to the people. A woman has been seen walking the streets of Washington wearing a huge wig.