'We'll drive off the side of that bridge when we come to it, Senator Kennedy.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dismisses a Senator's concern by suggesting it is not an immediate problem.
- In plain terms
- We will worry about that problem only when it happens.
- What can you take from it?
- Problems should be addressed only when they become immediate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should we address potential future problems?
- Is this a valid way to handle policy concerns?
Another view
This approach ignores preventive measures.
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