The police didn't do anything other than stand around and look intimidating. Anyway, just glad to know there are people doing that.

Another older woman walking with me said, "You should be on the news!" And another guy walking by said, "I got you! But it ain't gonna do nothing." But fortunately, I don't see it that way. :-)

I don't generally engage with negative comments, but I did turn back and give her a smile.

I thanked them of course shared with them about the Honk Report protests. :-)

Turns out they are from Alaska and just flew in for a week to protest in DC. They've been spending their days just walking around the Capitol and downtown DC! So inspiring. They also explained to me how much the USPostal cuts will hurt Alaska, and gave me a great "KGB Asset, Not a King" button.

8) holding the sign is good for building upper body strength (and/or irritating muscles and tendons).

6) it makes me feel more connected to all these random people who are on the same side but whom I would otherwise likely not encounter or know about; 7) it's a nice opportunity to observe the world in a way I don't otherwise do; and perhaps most importantly

4) it signals to people (even the non-honkers) that something is different since there's a guy standing on the corner with this sign; 5) it creates a sense of connection and shared will among disparate people;

1) it brings the protest to people where they are; 2) it gives people a way to protest who might not otherwise have time; 3) it leverages car horns to amplify my one human voice;

All that plus fantastically enthusiastic honking all around!

Lastly, a guy on the corner said I should get a person on the opposite corner as well. I asked if he'd want to do it, and he said he works in the building right there and he'd love to. So we exchanged texts and hopefully he'll start joini ng me on occasion.

Also, a woman walking by said, "I see you everywhere!" When she started naming places, I said I don't go to those intersections. And she said she's seen people with a similar "Honk" sign--which means the idea is spreading.