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I saw Michael Medved, a local talk show host, on Fox News Channel last night. He pointed out how much time and effort the Seattle PD put into these situations. I-5 is the only major corridor with only a few other minor options for commuters to get from South Seattle to North Seattle. Southbound traffic had been stopped as soon as the woman was discovered. It was mostly Northbound traffic that was shouting out the 'encouragement' to jump. SPD shut down Northbound traffic soon after. My thanks to them for putting aside what must have been heavy pressure to keep Northbound lanes open during the morning commute.

In the Puget Sound area, road rage has gone up as our traffic situation has gotten worse, I think we are now considered among the worst in the nation. People get frustrated very quickly when their commute is delayed. As for what makes people even think of urging a suicidal woman to her death... I don't get that.

Follow Up: In case you didn't hear, the woman did survive the 160+ foot fall, although with severe injuries. She was upgraded recently to serious from critical. The hospital has been inundated with cards, flowers and phone calls wishing her well. The hospital has encouraged people to send whatever they wish, promising that she will get to see it.