Obviously we can't "trust" BP to handle this disaster, but unfortunately we are a bit at their mercy. Our government does not have all of the technology, equipment and expertise necessary to remedy the situation. I say the government needs to make sure BP and their execs are held accountable...financially and criminally. But at the moment the focus needs to be on stopping the oil, saving as many animals as possible, preventing the oil from invading anymore delicate ecosystems than it already has, and cleaning up this enormous mess. Everyone needs to work together, there will be plenty of time for pointing fingers later. Our government was stupid for allowing deep water offshore drilling in the first place. BP, along with other big oil companies, is just a greedy, money-hungry corporation who has lied to our government and people about the safety measures in place to prevent such a disaster.
What I don't understand is that our federal government has made resources available to our local and state governments that they are not using. We can't rely on BP to do everything because it's obvious that they aren't stepping up to the plate. We may be at their mercy for some things but let's get off our arses and do what we are capable of doing. The federal government authorized activation of National Guard troops. Why haven't state governments utilized this resource? They could have been helping with building sandbars and barriers to prevent some of this oil from reaching our precious wetlands, marshes and beaches.
What I don't understand is that our federal government has made resources available to our local and state governments that they are not using. We can't rely on BP to do everything because it's obvious that they aren't stepping up to the plate. We may be at their mercy for some things but let's get off our arses and do what we are capable of doing. The federal government authorized activation of National Guard troops. Why haven't state governments utilized this resource? They could have been helping with building sandbars and barriers to prevent some of this oil from reaching our precious wetlands, marshes and beaches.