21 Frustrated DC Tourists Write Messages To The Dysfunctional U.S. Government

"Congress! Get your buns in gear."

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Benny Johnson
by Benny Johnson

BuzzFeed Staff

At the most famous monuments throughout Washington, tourists from all over the world are met with signs like these:

BuzzFeed traveled to some of the most beloved national monuments and asked tourists what they had to say to the U.S. government.

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Honor Flight veteran.

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"Dear Government, our Queen fired the entire Australian Government when it shut down in 1975. Perhaps this is an option? I wanted to see Lincoln!!!"

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"Thank you for making the average person suffer for your inability to compromise." (Middle finger)

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"He fought for freedom. So, can we only take a picture?"

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"We homeschool our kids and brought them to DC for U.S. History education and with this shutdown they will miss out on a wonderful opportunity."

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"Thanks for screwing up the family vacation. Congress should take a permanent vacation and we should start over."

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"Congress needs some more TEAM SPIRIT."

21. And one from a furloughed worker who could not be identified.

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