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hlthe2b

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1. Well, if that ends up the case, local hospitals may be overflowing with heat stress/stroke and

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Thu Jul 2, 2026, 01:07 PM

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other related serious consequences. They are limiting the amount of water or food that can be brought in, not allowing metal or other water bottles, and disallowing sunscreen and mosquito repellent. fold-up chairs or any attempts at shade (umbrellas, etc)... I hate to predict calamity, but it is likely. You could not pay me to be there.

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I think crowd in DC on the fourth may be larger than some here are predicting [View all] onenote Thursday OP

Well, if that ends up the case, local hospitals may be overflowing with heat stress/stroke and hlthe2b Thursday #1

I don't understand why these items are not allowed, they're essential. Talitha Thursday #7

"Security" excuses.... hlthe2b Thursday #9

Will they trash the Capitol again? Emile Thursday #2

Fireworks are fireworks. maxsolomon Thursday #3

Oy vey Prairie Gates Thursday #4

It is the 250th year of our independence... kentuck Thursday #5

I honestly don't care one way or the other Quiet Em Thursday #6

Sounds heavenly! Talitha Thursday #8

It'll b big SuzyandPuffpuff Thursday #10

There's always a big crowd down there on the 4th EarlG Thursday #11

State GOP groups following orders from their national leaders. blm Thursday #12

1/4 to 1/3rd capacity at best Torchlight Thursday #13

Thats great news!!! GusBob Thursday #14

So? MorbidButterflyTat Thursday #15

Just for the fireworks alone? orthoclad Thursday #16

I always pay attention to your malaise Thursday #17