“When did the ethics and conscious of America die?” That’s not my quote or question. I can’t even tell you who asked me that question because she, or maybe he, is afraid of losing their only job — a job with a state government — they have had longer then the effects of the spill.
Lives are changing on the gulf coast, and the actions of a few are going to have repercussions on us all.
We heard countless stories — some on the record, most off. I think my favorite was in Alabama, “It’s like BP is a little kid and we just opened the door and asked what they’re doing, and they shove it under the bed.”
“They are sinking that oil so you don’t see it, but it will come back … just when and for how long I don’t know.”
I am not trying to make light of the disaster, but BP has decided when it comes to answering questions, they only do that on their terms. If you don’t have a verification card get off their — or their contractor’s property. To get a card, you have to find the right person and be put on a waiting list.
This trip was eye opening, and I am sure as we download the rest of our images and write the stories you will enjoy reading them.
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thanks for your great writings & thoughts on our beautiful coast here in the gulf, wish we had more young people getting involved ! the young ones really need to learn to stand up to these large corp’s that are destroying your world you will have to live in, i have always been a speak up stand up woman for whats right and also to change whats wrong, so keep that in your spirit & maybe you can make some strong changes in this world of corruption & ignorance by companies and our goverment etc ! keep up your great work, best wishes on making changes !