The zoo would probably be more civilized, too.
Well, at least they let you wear your clothes while touring the White House!
Bann,
"the new guy"
Well, since it's not the politics forum, I was trying not to to dominate the thread with politics. 
But, also - Thing1 and especially Thing2 were big Bushies. While they have moved on & gotten used to the new admininstration - they still have a tendency to be very vocal and make editorial comments without thinking where they are. 
I don't know if I want to take them now, can you just imagine? 
Been to the Zoo. I agree with whomever was saying in another thread that it's kind of lame and expensive. Overall, it was ok.
Actually, to cut down on expenses at some of the places we go, we bring our lunch. It's easy enough to pack sandwiches, fruit, chips & cookies into a small cooler and just go. Museums are free, but the vendors on the street aren't cheap. And restaurants aren't, either. It's just easier to take the cooler.
My oldest son got so politically outspoken during the election I got a phone call from school. Apparently, she didn't appreciate my son calling her a sheep (among other things - he didn't cuss and I personally think she was being a cry baby). Anyway, I handle her just fine and never heard a word from her after our conversation and he even went up a letter grade, imagine that! I couldn't believe she would call and complain to me after she ADMITTED he was one of the top students for participation.
And I am famous for cooler packing.... totally saves money and the food is better and I know it was prepared in a clean environment.
Hvp caught my joke in there as the zoo being far more civilized.
at calling her a sheep! 
to your son! My middle school son had one teacher who was not his SS teacher, who seemed to love to work politics into their discussions the both years my son had him. He also had him for homeroom.) I've had quite a few discussions with him about his interaction with that teacher about being polite, respectful while still voicing opinions, etc. He holds his own pretty well, I think, & doesn't back down from the discussion in order to placate the teacher either.
