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Ever since the Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, people have been
jumping off it to their deaths, about 1,200 to date. After eight decades of debate, the board of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District approved funds last month to a "suicide barrier"—a steel-cable safety net that will run the east and west lengths of the bridge—at a cost of $76 million.
The non-profit Bridge Rail
Foundation has one simple goal—to install a safety net on the Golden Gate Bridge and stop the suicides. Paul Muller, a spokesman for the organization, expressed what motivates them to save lives: "It's important to understand the value of the lives lost. Those who jump are often doctors, lawyers, teachers, people who can contribute a great deal to society. Saving them means adding to our community."*
People desperately need a "soft place" to land when they are hurting. Our words can make a world of difference in someone's life who needs to be encouraged. Today, you will have opportunity to CHOOSE the words that you say to those you come in contact with. What will those words say about the spiritual profession that you make with your life?
Have a great day and God bless!
* Van Morris, Mt. Washington, Kentucky; source:
Marco della Cava, "Foiling Death on Golden Gate Bridge," USA TODAY (7-24-14)
