Stop the oil

Things seem to be falling into place. I feel less of that frustrated "stuck" feeling and more movement in a positive direction. A light at the end of the tunnel with treatment. Day by day, step by step. I don't feel like writing about me today, (miracle, I know), however.

I cannot stop thinking about the ramifications of this tragic oil spill in the Gulf. It infuriates me that these huge oil companies can go drill deep into the ocean and now scratch their heads and act puzzled about how to remedy their error? How can they be allowed to drill, without even basic protocols in place in case of situations like this? It is criminal.

It reminds me of big insurance companies: all about profit and money, weighing the risks of actually being held accountable versus spending the money to take appropriate precautions.

Hello, Ford Pinto anyone? Those insurance talking heads sat around and discussed whether they should fix the gas tank because they knew that it would blow up, knew that people would die. Looking simply at the money it would take to fix it up front against risking deaths of people, they chose to risk it. All to make millions up front.

Just like BP.

Other industries are required to have major safety measures in place prior to proceeding, right? Think aerospace, medical, you name it.

How can these "drill baby drillers" be allowed to cause one of the major environmental tragedies of our time and get away with it? It isn't just negligent, it is criminal. I find it hard to fathom that they weren't aware of the risks of drilling. The poor birds, turtles, fish and animals are now washing up, covered with oil, dying a slow, terrible death, for what? Fisherman and others who make their living from the water are now devastated and ruined, for what?

I just pray that somebody can pull it together and stop the gallons surging and clean up what is already contaminating the waters. Now. Stop the madness, please.