And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Been there. It's the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge outside of Taos, NM. Not impressive at all as you drive to it as the land is flat and you don't know what all the fuss is about but once you're on the bridge then it becomes very impressive!
My Uncle Charlie took us out there in the Sixties. He asked a state road worker where the bridge led to and the guy said "don't go no where". My brother and I dropped a rock off the bridge [law said can't do that] and counted 14 seconds before it hit the water.
New Mexico's favorite suicide spot. Signs are posted on both ends asking you to reconsider and seek help. Maybe if they'd get tough and pass a law making it illegal to jump it would be a deterrent.
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ReplyDeleteBeen there. It's the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge outside of Taos, NM. Not impressive at all as you drive to it as the land is flat and you don't know what all the fuss is about but once you're on the bridge then it becomes very impressive!
ReplyDeleteMy Uncle Charlie took us out there in the Sixties. He asked a state road worker where the bridge led to and the guy said "don't go no where". My brother and I dropped a rock off the bridge [law said can't do that] and counted 14 seconds before it hit the water.
ReplyDeleteAccording to Tommy Smothers, there are pumas in the chasm.
ReplyDeleteTommy Smothers??? Ribbit, ribbit. Took my daughters there in 1991 on vacation.
ReplyDeleteNew Mexico's favorite suicide spot. Signs are posted on both ends asking you to reconsider and seek help. Maybe if they'd get tough and pass a law making it illegal to jump it would be a deterrent.
ReplyDeleteThe Indian kids in Taos will throw rocks at you if you don't pay them for pictures.
ReplyDeleteHere's an excellent read if you want to better understand the Taos natives attitude.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/109487.Blood_and_Thunder