Solomons Bridge Jumper
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MarieB
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I feel like I'm virtual rubbernecking.
Marie, there's not a lot to see on the bridge cam. Just the emergency vehicles and cop car lights at the top of the bridge.
I know. The first thing I thought about was pulling up he cam, and the I thought "what the hell for"
Thanks.
I pulled it up on the desktop.
MarieB
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teacherhm
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I have to speak up...
I rarely bother commenting on ignorant posts, but I have to say that I am utterly disgusted by some of the comments in this thread. Instead of cracking jokes and/or complaining about the traffic that's occurred as a result of this person's desperation, why not try practicing some compassion?
No matter what your views are on suicide and whether or not it's "selfish," that poor victim clearly felt there was no other way out and was in a place much darker than many of us have probably ever felt. Not only was the victim clearly in pain, but now his family and friends are going to hear the news and their lives will be changed forever as well.
I have grown up in SoMD and typically enjoy living and working here, but I have to say that I have never been more embarrassed or ashamed of where I'm from than I was while reading some of the posts in this thread.
My thoughts and prayers are with the victim's friends and family and with all of those who felt the need to make cruel comments regarding this tragedy.
I rarely bother commenting on ignorant posts, but I have to say that I am utterly disgusted by some of the comments in this thread. Instead of cracking jokes and/or complaining about the traffic that's occurred as a result of this person's desperation, why not try practicing some compassion?
No matter what your views are on suicide and whether or not it's "selfish," that poor victim clearly felt there was no other way out and was in a place much darker than many of us have probably ever felt. Not only was the victim clearly in pain, but now his family and friends are going to hear the news and their lives will be changed forever as well.
I have grown up in SoMD and typically enjoy living and working here, but I have to say that I have never been more embarrassed or ashamed of where I'm from than I was while reading some of the posts in this thread.
My thoughts and prayers are with the victim's friends and family and with all of those who felt the need to make cruel comments regarding this tragedy.
MarieB
New Member
Ugh
Somebody is going to get a terrible phone call or "visit"
I wonder how many people saw it
thurley42
HY;FR
I feel compassion for everyone who had to wait in traffic. :shrug:
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
That should narrow it down
... and that's why it's hard to feel compassion for someone who needs a massive audience to demonstrate their desperation
That should narrow it down
... and that's why it's hard to feel compassion for someone who needs a massive audience to demonstrate their desperation
No need to be an ass..just relaying what was said on the scanner.
RPMDAD
Well-Known Member
I also feel compassion for the jumper and his family. he or she did have a Mother and Father who are going to go through hell.
edinsomd
New Member
Look up "Gallows Humor" in your Funk & Wagnalls, sweetie. I'm just happy the meltdown checked out alone, and didn't take any innocents along for the ride.
teacherhm
New Member
"Gallow's Humor" and "considerate" are two very different things. Nevertheless, I'd argue "Gallow's Humor" and "completely unnecessary" are two of the same, "sweetie."
This:
And this:
I feel nothing but disdain for the jumper - he's an ass in pretty much every way - but I do feel sympathy for any family members he might have had. Hopefully he's not leaving a wife and some kids high and dry.
And this:
... and that's why it's hard to feel compassion for someone who needs a massive audience to demonstrate their desperation
I feel nothing but disdain for the jumper - he's an ass in pretty much every way - but I do feel sympathy for any family members he might have had. Hopefully he's not leaving a wife and some kids high and dry.
Who is more inconsiderate:
The guy who jumped off the bridge, tying up traffic for god knows how long, and devastating his family;
or the people who are criticizing that highly inconsiderate act?
teacherhm
New Member
It's not a competition- both are inconsiderate. However, in my opinion, taking your life (no matter how one chooses to do so) solicits more sensitivity than people making cruel comments on a forum.
I disagree. He wanted his suicide to be highly public, and it is.
CalvertActiv
New Member
Especially if you are the owner of this website...
I'm sure I will be deleted for this comment.
kwillia
n/a
Naw, don't be silly... she doesn't censor you for having an opinion about her.
Bay_Kat
Tropical
So this guy completely devastates his family, traumatizes some people that actually saw him jump and inconvenienced some drivers. People feel bad for him because he was probably not in his right mind and had issues.
Say this same guy goes into a school and shoots a bunch of kids and then offs himself. Still feel bad for him? I for one am glad that he didn't take any innocent people with him.
Say this same guy goes into a school and shoots a bunch of kids and then offs himself. Still feel bad for him? I for one am glad that he didn't take any innocent people with him.