Hey Ben, as you point out, at this time, it really doesn't matter who caused it (BP did ultimately), but getting it fixed. Problem is, the people down there are feeling really abandoned by the government already because of Katrina and Rita and the aftermath of those hurricanes. Now this. It's just become more than some can bear.

Perhaps it's time the UN stepped in when it comes to drilling in international waters. Someone has to. It's becoming increasingly common, and from this disaster, it is clear that nobody is observing or implementing, or forcing implementation, of the protocols required for safety. They're putting one of these things in the waters 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland. I pray they learn from this and implement all the safety protocols. I fear, however, that the Great God Economy will rule the day once more and they won't bother. I don't know what we should or can do about it, other than refusing to ever use petroleum products again.

We all know what a pipe dream that is.

Warm hugs,

Kat

A life lived in fear is a life half lived.
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