Is it Perpetually the "Silly Season" in Washington DC?

At any given time almost anyone in the world can find something that they agree with, something they disagree with, and something that is downright silly being debated in Washington DC.

The quibbling on whether or not to pave walkways in the national capitol of the world's super-power nation falls firmly within the latter category:

Believe it or not, some think that having a sidewalk poses more dangers than not having a sidewalk. They foresee pedestrians colliding with bicyclists or skateboarders, or people using wheelchairs unable to negotiate steeper grades. Unspoken by those who seem enclave-minded is a fear that, if a sidewalk is built along their street, people who live elsewhere might decide to walk into and through their neighborhood domain...

First and foremost, sidewalks augment safety and accessibility for everyone.

The Americans with Disabilities Act and "Universal Design" principles call for sidewalks. Sidewalks enhance safety for all: parents with strollers or taking a walk with pets; kids walking to school; and anyone ambling along with a cane, walker, set of crutches or wheelchair.