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but I think we need to remember the reason this is so shocking is that it is so rare.



Well said! The danger is that it is so easy to turn a statistical anomaly into a political crusade. Next thing you know politicians of all flavors will be decrying the state of our bridges; whipping up a fear that all across America, bridges will be falling; pointing out that "the opposition" did nothing for bridge safety while they were in power; lobbying for funds for bridge repairs to be done by their favorite companies; and finally using the opportunity to prove how vulnerable we are to terrorists and need to spend more on surveillance.

Mark my words, it will happen

Siggy

If life wasn't so pointless and absurd, I would take it more seriously.