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Downtown D.C. Declared 'Prostitution Free Zone'
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... The police in Washington, D.C. have declared several downtown blocks a "prostitution free zone" for Inauguration Week, reports DCist . In an area just east of Mt. Vernon Square and west of Union Station, the police will be on the lookout for anyone seeking sex for cash. According to D.C. law, officers will first hand out warning to people they suspect engaging in "prostitution or prostitution-related activities" in that area, and then would arrest them if they fail to obey. A conviction could lead to a $300 fine and incarceration for up to 180 days. The "prostitution free ...
DC To Erect Prostitution-Free Zones During Inaugural Weekend
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... According to DCist, Washington, DC will be setting "Prostitution Free Zones" in various areas downtown during the Inauguration. This will be the most exciting city-wide clampdown on prostitutes since that time Mayor Marion Barry attempted to ...
DC To Erect Prostitution-Free Zones During Inaugural Weekend
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed —
... According to DCist, Washington, DC will be setting "Prostitution Free Zones" in various areas downtown during the Inauguration. This will be the most exciting city-wide clampdown on prostitutes since that time Mayor Marion Barry attempted to ...
FYI: PFZs In D.C. For The O-Naug
Pat Dollard | Young Americans —
DCist:
D.C. Declares a ‘Prostitution Free Zone’ for Inauguration
Reader Jason Cragg sent over this capture of a sign placed at 5th and Eye Streets NW, right in the middle of Inauguration Island. You’re reading it right: portions of downtown have been declared a “Prostitution Free Zone” for the Inaugural celebration period. The best part? It has an expiration date, as though at all other times, hookers have free reign over downtown Washington — hey, at least the MPD is honest. ...
Saturday reading: On the train
Ben Smith's Blog —
DC, as usual, puts its best foot forward.
Obama and Biden are on the train.
Secret Service arrests a man for an assassination threat.
Cornyn makes Hillary wait a day.
Steve Rosen thinks Obama is lowering expectations of Mideast peace.
Foreign leaders offer Obama advice.
Beyonce previews her appearance.
And Anuzis talks diversity.
A humble request for you to steal government property
Some Guy With a Website by August J. Pollak - xoverboard.com —
I want this sign. I want this sign so bad it hurts.
If you are attending the inauguration or just live in DC in general, and can actually grab an intact copy of one of these, I will happily send you a thank-you sketch and a check to cover the shipping costs. My only, admittedly-insane request is that it's as intact as possible- or at the very least in decent enough condition to frame and keep on my wall.
