The lack of people on the beaches, in boats, tending to the wildlife - has been bothering me since I arrived. I have asked a lot of people why this is the case. One idea hit me when I woke up this morning - Now that BP has subcontracted out the work - and control the flow of information - BP and the subcontractor DON'T WANT THE VOLUNTEERS! This is yet another twist in this disaster. I admit this is just my take - no real proof - but it makes sense. BP stays in control - and these sub contractors are making a lot of money.
It is almost impossible for me to understand how people can see images like the bird I have posted - or the thick oil in the water with Dolphins swimming through it - and put their own needs aside and just help to get this cleaned up.
Another political story - and I am not slamming Kevin Costner as I truly believe that he wants to help which is a good thing. But when I was talking to the man yesterday whose company has developed a system for seperating oil and water - he explained in scientific terms how this is done. It's more than just seperating the oil and water - it's the minerals other than the oil that need to be taken out of the water - i.e. mercury. Also oxygen needs to be put back into the water. The system that Kevin C. has developed does not do this. But doesn't BP look good that they chose to move forward with Kevin Costner's system - great press op!
I also met a group of Students from the university - they have started the group "Student Coalition for Helping Oil Leak Relief. Jonathan Carpenter is the President. The group I met are all biology students. You can check out their website at Reallifeecology@yahoo.com. Also check out www.loveyourcoast.com. They are organizing various awareness rally's. I am going to one in Baton Rouge on the 17th.
So I am trying not to get to jaded - as there are elder and younger people alike - here that care and are trying to help.
I also met Mary from Ohio. She came here with her cat - Orion - named after the constellation - of course since my cat is names after a planet (Jupitor) we had an instant bond!) - she has been here for three weeks. She came to volunteer - but has not had much success. I am going to meet up with her today to find out more about her story.
CNN - Anderson Cooper - iterviewed a guy last night who has the qualifications to help cleanup the wildlife. It was really upsetting - partly because I am here and I now he is speaking the truth. BP does not want all of these people out rescuing the birds. They are stopping the various groups that are here to volunteer. This guy has been doing this for years - and has called and called - not even a phone call back....
The corruption continues.
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I am increasingly getting annoyed at this communist style silencing of any information - what the hell is BP so afraid of us finding out?
The mere fact that BP has placed these facist rules on the workers makes it obvious that they have something serious to hide. If they are actually cleaning things up, one would expect that they would be encouraging the workers to speak about the efforts - by silencing their voices, it only makes me suspicious.
Excellent reporting once again Pam
Lots of love from Toronto
john mcmullan
Check this amazing youtube video parody of the idiots at BP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AAa0gd7ClM
this utube video is the best!!!!!! Thanks! I will pass it on.
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