At long last, Only 6 miles or so to walk to complete my long journey. Would you like to walk these final miles with me? 

If so, the final segment of the WALKING TO FIX OUR DEMOCRACY walk will begin (actual target start time) at 10am, Fri., Jan 3rd from the parking area at Fletchers Boathouse, 4940 Canal Road, NW, Washington D.C. 2000.

Please plan to arrive between 9:30-9:45am. Dress in warm clothing, boots/shoes, hat, mittens etc appropriate for that day's weather. If snow and/or ice, consider bringing ski poles and devices for appropriate traction on shoes/boots, plus a backpack to carry, as we walk and warm up, whatever clothing layers or gear you might choose to shed, plus any snacks and liquid needed. 

If you want to carry signs, placards etc, related to "Fix Our Democracy," either bring your own or carry what I can provide. I have up to 4 parade-size American flags, 3 "Fix Our Democracy" related banners (2 walkers per banner needed), and 3 large signs you are welcome to carry.

Part 1 of the walk will begin at 10am and walk the C&O Canal towpath/US Bicycle Rte 50 for about 2.5 miles to the Georgetown Waterfront Park Labyrinth, at Water Street NW, arriving there about 11-11:15am to take a short break and meet up with any other walkers who prefer what will then be only a walk of 4 more miles to the Capitol. Parking is likely available not far from the Labyrinth.

We'll then plan to begin walking from the Labyrinth again at approximately 11:30 and follow a walking route via the National Mall to the Capitol, most likely arriving there between 1:30-2pm. We'll briefly rally there for some short remarks by both me and others. 

Once finished we'll all have to find our way back to our vehicles via Uber or other public transportation.

Please sign up if you plan to walk, to provide a loose estimate of who's likely to join in. And feel free to call or message Rick at 802-999-3905, Email: [email protected].

Americans of all ideologies know that with the greatest economy in the world, there is no good reason why all its 335 million residents can't enjoy a political system that is organized and funded to be fair, inclusive, equitable, and competitive so those we elect to represent the interests of "we the people" on both the federal and state levels will properly do the job they take an oath to do as set forth in the Preamble of our U.S. Constitution to "promote the general welfare" of us all with:

• An economy based on capitalism that spreads its benefits broadly among us all.
• A healthcare system that provides high quality health care to every one of us at the lowest system-wide total cost, in a manner that is both economically and socially sustainable, 
• And achieve the same positive result on many other issues like education, climate change, consumer safety, financial regulation, defense and more.

So let's all press our representatives to "DO YOUR JOB"!