Yes, I was quoting an opinion piece about Suicide.

Submitted by JBanholzer on Mon, 01/21/2008 - 4:48am.

And it was a relevant letter of public interest, which I wrote after much soul-searching about this most troubling subject, which referred to SFGATE's seven-part exhaustively-researched Lethal Beauty series subtitled, SAVING A LIFE: THE COMMON ASSUMPTION THAT SUICIDE CAN'T BE PREVENTED IS WRONG.

AFTER RECEIVING POSITIVE FEEDBACK TO THE OPINION PIECE, FROM AN IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Public affairs specialist, I thought it pertinent, for unearthing again here for those desperately seeking answers, regarding this tragic event.

Dear Mr. Banholzer,
Thank you for your email in concern to suicide prevention measures being taken on the Perrine Bridge. I have passed your letter onto our District Engineer and other staff. We greatly appreciate you sharing your concern and taking the time to offer solutions to improve the bridge to prevent tragedies. It is always nice to hear from members of the community who are looking out for their fellow motorists, pedestrians, BASE-jumping enthusiasts and those in great despair. We need more voices like yours. Thank you again and feel free to contact us anytime. Have a great day.


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Amy Lierman
Public Affairs Specialist
Idaho Transportation Department
P.O. Box 2A
Shoshone, ID 83352
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886-7828 (office)
316-0897 (cell)
amy.lierman@itd.idaho.gov

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