Do you think that the bridge collapse in Mississippi was the result of terrorism?

Question

Minnesota-sorry. And I just thought it was odd that they immediately said "no terrorism"

Answer 1

It is very possible...

I live in Minneapolis, and I know that bridge

This is what you will hear from these people

It is old
It had construction working on it

Ok #1

The bridge is only 40 years old, wich is not old for a bridge at all!
#2
The work that was being done on the bridge was only paving certain parts w/ concrete and taking up some concrete

I was watching my news and the reporter was interviweing a man and asking him about the construction and if was possible that that was the cause of the collasp. and the man said probably not. They were just putting concrete on! There are huge steel supports all under the bridge..

Also, the bridge was sturdy... i dont think that the amount of cars on it would effected it..
its survied during rush hour all these years

Lastly....
Minnesota is a target... like it or not..
People dont think minnesota is a target.. they are more conserned with NewYork, Chicago. ect.

We have The Mall of America here.

We also have a very high Jewish population..

I think it could be an act of terrorism, but the only factor that i am believeing is that the heat from today could have n e thing to do with it

Answer 2

No act of terrorism. During rush hour, six people have died in the collapse of a bridge over the Mississippi River. The governor confirmed that the construction taking place for the last few weeks was "minor" and "cosmetic," focusing on replacing lighting, concrete, lighting and guardrails and some work on joints. I hope no other deaths. People trying to get home from work . Its a pity

Answer 3

After following the story a while, I'm inclined to believe it wasn't terrorism, but a problem of the home-grown variety. Those at the top were warned long ago (as early as the 90's) that this bridge had problems. And instead of addressing the problems, those in charge just kind of swept it under the rug.

Answer 4

It seems very suspicious to me that two bridges both under construction collapsed within a 24 hour time span. How often do you hear of bridges collapsing? Here's the link to the other bridge collapse in Oroville, California. http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/07/31/ap3971892.html Homeland Security is always quick to point out that no terrorism is involved.

Answer 5

MINNESOTA, first of all. And second of all, no of course it wasn't terrorism. The bridge was undergoing construction.

The sky isn't falling, Chicken Little. Come out from under the bed.


Please read more books. U.S. bridges are falling apart, everywhere. It's surprising there aren't more such accidents.



p.s. And anyone who says a boring, dull, Minneapolis bridge is a terrorist target is simply naive. Terrorists like symbolic landmarks with lots of people. Mall of America, *maybe* but not a darn bridge.

Answer 6

1.The bridge collapse was in Minneapolis, Minnesota, not Mississippi. The bridge just spanned the Mississippi river.
2.Even the news reporters said it's not terrorist related. The bridge was roughly forty years old and in need of repair, in fact, it was under repairs until the collapse.

Answer 7

The Bridge crosses (crossed) over the Mississippi River... In Minneapolis.

Answer 8

No, but it look like terrorism, but no we don't know how it happened but maybe we will know how Minneapolis bridge collapse, i think maybe it weak bridge or too much cars or old bridge, and it very scary... so you can pray for save people.

Answer 9

It was MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA for one thing, and no, I dont think it's an act of terrorism. The only thing that terrorist would think about targeting in MN would be the Mall of America, not just some random bridge.

Answer 10

No. And I don't think it was related to the construction, either, because they were just doing some resurfacing, not altering the supporting structure.

What I am wondering is if the footings within the river, deep within the soil were somehow displaced.