I've made the pilgrimage to this place in all times and weathers, alone and with children in tow. Several times I've stood in line. Usually not. One off-year I voted in a trailer.
Yesterday I went with someone new to this country, someone who jokes that where he's from, the politicians pay the voters — rather than the other way around.
He helps me see us as the beacon that we are — helps me hope that we remain that way as long as we can.