The design of the stands "met the safety standards at the time."
Isn't that always the way? Technology advanced in a rush and no one adequately modeled the risk. Spectators, trusting the purveyors of the entertainment, were slaughtered.
Yeah, that is indeed often the case. Sometimes technology advances at an incredible rate in a short time, and safety standards are horrifically behind. I'm reminded of internet and smart phone technology.
Isn't that always the way? Technology advanced in a rush and no one adequately modeled the risk. Spectators, trusting the purveyors of the entertainment, were slaughtered.