I-5 San Diego Shut Down Over Suicidal Woman - Reader Poll

by the Left Coast Rebel

I'm exhausted. This morning I had the misfortune of taking part in a drama still unfolding on southern San Diego's interstate freeway system. An extremely distraught woman saw at fit at the break of dawn to stand on an overpass and threaten suicide.

Which is very sad of course and a harbinger of the many lost souls in our society that walk amongst us. Some are miswired, some mentally abused; many just need to be hospitalized and medicated.

But a missed question, (with the local press), in a situation like this is regarding the proper response of local authorities. Is it ok for authorities to literally shut down, (or allow to be), the entire artery-freeway system of a large city because of a deranged bridge-jumper? What should they do to expedite the situation? In this situation they saw it fit to coax, plead, beg; whatever you want to call it, with the woman. Thus, obviously, creating the apocalyptic-mess on the road this morning. The picture below represents tens of thousands of folks sitting and stranded on their way to work to make an honest buck. Emergency-type vehicles may have been delayed or stopped because of this ordeal. Connect the dots, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

What do you think the police, and/or other authorities should do in this case? Here is a list of answers, vote in the poll at the top right of the site.

1. They should do whatever it takes to save the woman's life, even if it means the I-5 is shut down for hours.
2. They should negotiate and then move in to physically remove the woman.
3. They should place an inflatable cushion on the ground below and then try to physically remove her.
4. They should give her 15 minutes and then just do what they need to do.
5. They should tase her and deal with the ramifications later,(no this isn't a joke).
6. Other.