tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041040148338135679.post8652809617112034227..comments2024-02-26T02:28:25.276-06:00Comments on The QuickWitLitniks of Springfield-Greene County: The Final Leap by John BatesonJennifer Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17222948525831577882noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041040148338135679.post-38449173944146846122012-06-19T13:10:09.130-05:002012-06-19T13:10:09.130-05:00That book also sounds interesting, Cate. Did the c...That book also sounds interesting, Cate. Did the character devise a new plan or resolve herself to living? One of John Bateson's arguments for the barrier is that those thinking of suicide will not seek another course of action if the one they were determined to take is not available, ie. shooting ones self if they can't jump off the bridge. He says that research shows the majority of people will give up instead of choose something else. I guess the mindset of the Bridge District and some members of the public is the exact opposite, that a barrier won't stop people from choosing another route. I'm with you, I haven't seen the bridge in person but can't imagine jumping off of it--unless there's a bungee cord attached.SarahJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324566255040547236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041040148338135679.post-90130017682523233552012-06-19T09:39:15.296-05:002012-06-19T09:39:15.296-05:00Interesting! I just read a novel where one of the ...Interesting! I just read a novel where one of the characters in the book is heading to California to jump off the bridge. But the Greyhound bus she's on crashes and derails her plot. I've been to the bridge several times and can't imagine having enough nerve to do that.Cate the Wandering Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789418774602737709noreply@blogger.com