http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070802/D8QOR8500.html
Survivors Recount Escape From Bridge
Aug 2, 6:36 AM (ET) By PAT CONDON
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Dennis and Jamie Winegar were driving across the Mississippi River, stuck in the late rush-hour traffic, when they felt the bridge beneath them start to shake. The visitors from Houston, Texas, were among the survivors of Wednesday’s collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge near downtown Minneapolis.
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Ahhh, yes, I see the gooferment is there to protect us. And, how else could we do roads with out the Mommy Government and Father State?
At least in China, when the head of their version of the FDA screwed up, they took him out an shot him. Who’s going to take the fall for this one? My guess is no one!
Ever hear about bridge collapses in Disneyland, Disneyworld, or such?
Nope, because if it was YOUR bridge, and you earned your lively hood form it, I bet you’d check it more than once every few YEARS!
Now, it could have been an Act of God. But, it could be overuse of road salt, blind stupidity (Roman Arches have lasted thousands of years), or malfeasance. Let’s hope that it wasn’t some criminal behavior.
Bottom line: Depending upon the gooferment can get you killed.
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