What would be the sign that our unabated desire for oil had gone too far? Does the cost of 11 human lives fit that bill?
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While the effects of the spill are highly visible on the surface (even from space!), who knows what sort of ecosystem destruction has ensued underwater. It's possible that a species holding the cure for cancer has been snuffed to extinction. Who knows what sort of irreversible damage has been caused.
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The spill will undoubtedly lead to reduced wages (or worse) for those who earn their livelihood off the Gulf Coast. Antiquated federal law may, unfortunately, limit BP's liability to those affected by this collateral damage.
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BP has been quick to publicize the enormity of its response efforts. By their own estimates, they are spending 6 million dollars per day. Contrast that number with their average daily revenue of 654 million dollars (during 2009). They're spending less than 1% of daily revenue on their cleanup efforts!
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It appears that BP had no contingency plan in place for dealing with this type of disaster. For what other types of disasters has BP not prepared?
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We must use our dollars to vote against this type of corporate behavior! We must send a clear message that human death, ecosystem destruction, and collateral damage are unacceptable in the pursuit of oil. Pledge now to boycott BP and its brands! Giant, multinational corporations speak one language and one language only: money. Let's speak their language by simply choosing to send our money elsewhere!