Well it has been over a month and the oil spill is still no closer to being plugged. BP is only concerned with their image and although I have been a supporter of President Obama what has he done to deal with this crisis? I hear politicians who are in bed with the oil companies say things like “Don’t worry if you have a business BP will write you a check for your losses”, BP will make it right. Really? I don’t think BP gives a shit about anybody but BP. There are plenty of businesses affected already from this disaster. Fisherman, Tourism, Beaches..
The crazy thing is that we have all these environmental laws that would fine and prison any local citizen for polluting. If I would to pour a gallon of oil into the water they would lock me up and fine me. But BP has millions upon millions of oil spewing into the beautiful Gulf waters and nothing has been done? What are the consequences? Why is nobody being held accountable? How can you not have a plan in place in case of a disaster (accident) like this?
Louisiana shores already have oil and now it is heading for Florida and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are going to be affected. People are already canceling their vacations to Florida. Not to mention the tons of wildlife the oil is going to kill.
I understand we need oil and rely on it so much, but not at this cost. To put in perspective of how much oil is leaking check out the tool below which is an estimate of the oil coming out per day.
Tell me what your thoughts are about this disaster. Do you think BP is responsible and needs to be held accountable? What can we do as citizens to help the situation. I thought of boycotting purchasing BP gas but come to find out that most of the stations are independently owned so really would only be hurting small business owners.
Here is a website that shows what the oil spill would look like if it was in your backyard If it was my home
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Oil leaks are terrible, so much damage done to nature that it makes me real sad as for the most part they did not want it to happen and it is needless. I mean, a landfill has use, while oil spills are just for nothing. And they have a devastating effect!~
I agree that BP(possibly others) should be held accountable for this disaster. What I don’t get is how there can not be multiple fail safes for this type of problem. Taking 3 months to drill a relief well is NOT a solution!!
While I don’t blame Obama for this, he has done nothing to help the situation.
Matt I agree it is not Obama’s fault but where is he? He loves getting out and speaking giving press conferences but this disaster he is nowhere to be found. BP didn’t want to spend $500,000 for equipment that would have prevented this. This has just become absurd.
Up until lately Obama has been doing everything BUT deal with this. Now that the public is in an uproar he magically starts having news conferences, visiting the area, sending cabinet members down, etc… Some in his own party are turning against him. Personally, I think it’s a little too late for him to save face on this issue now.
Americans need to stop being so critical of BP. They are doing the best they can to stop the oil spill disaster. Why not look at Transocean for the blame? It can’t be all BP’s fault.
It is so hearbreaking to watch those videos and photos of oil leak in Gulf of Mexico. Lets just all hope that all of this will be cleaned up.