Pillars supporting the Francis Scott Key Bridge were not protected by fenders, which is why it could not withstand a direct hit from a ship at 8 knots. https://t.co/k6IU0HRT9Z
Watch: In 1980, a ship collided with the Skyway bridge in Florida, killing 35 people. Since then, researchers thoroughly investigating preventing the issue.
Apologists act as if today was a freak accident. FALSE! The Francis Scott Key Bridge didn't even have basic fenders.
I'm constantly reminded of that tumblr post where a girl is explaining to her mother that no one under 30 expects anything good to happen ever again #StudentLoanForgiveness#CancelStudentDebt
One of the Central Park 5 just got elected to the New York City council, even as Donald Trump prepares to go on criminal trial. What a time to be alive