It does make one wonder, Richard. California has spent $6.3 billion on the replacement for the eastern span of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Several inspections have been defective, and one wonders how many flaws they missed. After we spend $6.3 million, will the new bridge be any better than the one it's replacing?

I'm afraid the much-touted American Work Ethic has gone to hell.

-Joe-

P.S. we're having earthquakes in Northern California this evening. Maybe it's just a bad day for America's west coast.