Rosy Esparza of Dallas died Friday night when she fell from the Texas Giant, which is billed as the world’s steepest wooden roller coaster. Six Flags initially said in a statement that it was “working with authorities” to figure out what happened. But it later had to admit that it was running the investigation itself because there are no authorities to work with…. The Texas Giant, a 14-story-high, 4,900-feet-long roller coaster that is among the premier attractions at the park in Arlington, Texas, remains closed until Six Flags concludes its investigation, a park spokeswoman said. The park gave no timetable for reporting any information.
Yes, you read that correctly. Evidently, there’s no governmental authority in Texas charged with ensuring the safety of amusement park rides like the Texas Giant. No real surprise there, I suppose, given how business-friendly Texas is. It seems that if you run a business, you’re free to investigate yourself (or not, depending) if something goes awry and customers are injured or killed. If you’re a Texan in possession of a uterus, though, be forewarned that reproductive decisions are no longer yours to make. Yessiree, you can have several times the legally allowed amount of ammonium nitrate on hand at your business, but God help you if you’re a woman with an unwanted pregnancy. Your uterus, and anything growing therein, is the property of the State.
Remember, it’s all about freedom. And protecting the ability to function without burdensome regulations. And Jesus. Especially Jesus.
