# How bad will it be on Inauguration Day? **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [January 9, 2021, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-will-it-be-on-inauguration-day/930098 "2021-01-09T06:40:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-will-it-be-on-inauguration-day/930098/121 "2021-01-15T19:55:13Z")
I’m a little worried about it. I live in DC proper. At least the Airbnbs and the nearest large hotel aren’t renting. I figure I’ll just hunker down Wednesday. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-will-it-be-on-inauguration-day/930098/122 "2021-01-15T21:17:08Z")
I would too if I were you; and do “snowstorm shopping” in the next few days. I see also that pretty much all Metro stations in downtown/Mall/CapHill will be closed from the weekend to Thursday at least. ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-will-it-be-on-inauguration-day/930098/123 "2021-01-15T21:19:06Z")
> [@JRDelirious](#): > > some are banning even checked-luggage firearms if heading there It’s kind of incredible in a civilized country that this would be even remotely controversial under these circumstances. But you can bet that somebody will be screaming “ma rights!” and filing a lawsuit. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-will-it-be-on-inauguration-day/930098/124 "2021-01-15T22:36:13Z")
I work for state government, I’m going nowhere near our agency HQ which is relatively close to the state capitol and might itself be a target. Here is what’s going on our capitol: > **[Washington National Guard provides security to State Capitol following unrest](https://www.army.mil/article/242392/washington_national_guard_provides_security_to_state_capitol_following_unrest)** > > Following a violent riot at the U.S. Capitol and the protests in Olympia, more than 600 Washington National Guard members have been activated to support... There was a standoff at the governor’s mansion on January 6 by protestors, who got through a locked gate. > **[Trump supporters leave lawn of Washington state governor’s mansion after...](https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/trump-supporters-open-gate-at-governors-mansion-in-olympia-occupy-front-lawn/)** > > Supporters of Donald Trump jumped a gate and occupied the front lawn of the governor's residence in Olympia. After a standoff with law enforcement, the protesters left the grounds and police formed a protective line at the gate. I’m telling, it’s a great time to work for the government. 😒 ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-will-it-be-on-inauguration-day/930098/125 "2021-01-15T22:44:24Z")
Making me feel safe and comfy. I can stand at my dining room windows and see my state Capitol less than a mile away. No garage, have to park my car on the street. My governor thinks unbridled open carry is just fine. Should be a great week at Chez BBBoo. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-will-it-be-on-inauguration-day/930098/126 "2021-01-15T22:47:10Z")
Washington has more members of Ammon Bundy’s People’s Rights than any other state; just about 2000 members in the two “areas” around Seattle. (Map is a little ways down the page): > **[Uncovering the People's Rights Network ⋆ Institute for Research and Education...](https://www.irehr.org/reports/peoples-rights-report/uncovering-the-peoples-rights-network/)** > > Est. reading time: 53 minutes [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-will-it-be-on-inauguration-day/930098.md?page=6)