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So you’re saying the state is going to reject us? It’s Thomas Jefferson’s birthday. We’re here to celebrate that. And the state is throwing us out. There is something wrong with America when we get thrown out of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial when we’re silent and peaceful and celebratory!
— Jason Talley, videographer who posted videos of his friend being arrested for dancing at the Jefferson Memorial. The DCist links to the videos and takes the stance that the U.S. Park Police overreacted. The Washington Post points out that dancing is in fact not allowed at hallowed memorials.
