Bridge Suspension 
2005 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance
Here a candidate for a Honorable Mention.
artin Shaw, a veteran protester from Ealing, west London, suffered multiple fractures after falling from a bridge in Lausanne.
In the incident involving Mr Shaw, Swiss officials said about 15 activists had staged a sit-down protest on the A1 expressway bridge, over the Aubonne river.
Activists blocked traffic on a highway bridge by putting a rope across it, with a person attached to either end.
A policeman that had not noticed the two people suspended... cut the rope with a knife to clear the passage.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2954964.stm
There are some more reports, e.g. in the Guardian that Mr. Shaw sued the police, however he lost the case.
Of course the activists see it a bit differently. Click here for a full coverage of their view, including video, photostory, press contact etc.
http://www.aubonnebridge.net/index.php
Even though you might support their case, I'd rate the idea as plain stupid and worth a honorable mention.
Submitted on 01/04/2005
Submitted by:
Anonymous
Reference:
BBC, June 2, 2003
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