The most dangerous bridge on earth is called the "ratline" that crosses the river of gossip. It's a place where tongues, like little rudders on a leaky skiff, manuever their way through murky water. The  bridge that too many go out of their way to cross.

Blocking an existing bridge reminds me of New Orleans and the death that occured in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The police, with guns drawn, blocked a bridge that was a crucial path to safety.  Block a bridge that after years of cracks and patches, has crumbled and collapsed from shoddy repair.  A collapsed bridge is only worth rebuilding when what's on the otherside is worth reaching.

It's up to me to cross a bridge however I can, even if I hitch a ride on a tailgate.