Today is the 50th day since the start of the BP oil spill. Since BP has made the cuts to well and have placed a cap onto it, it is estimated that over 100,000 gallons are leaking into the ocean EVERY DAY!
It was the first week that volunteers were called into action, only to be put on hold by BP as they try to maintain control over the oil spill. Here we are one and a half months since the well exploded and most of us have only the chance to sit and watch the tragedy that is taking place in the gulf of Mexico. Waiting while nothing seems to be getting accomplished. Even the Governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, has been pleading for help as his coastline is poisoned with oil. Two days ago the count for animal deaths we over a thousand. And no one can even estimate the coast that each state will bare, from the losses of the fishing industry, tourism, and jobs.
Unlike earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and fires – the oil spill in the Gulf is unending. There is no way we can calculate the damage. Therefore we cannot even begin to pick up the pieces and salvage what we have left in order to build again.
Tonight, across the country, people will attend Oil Spill Vigils to stand in solidarity with those affected by the spill and call for an end to America’s addiction to oil. It’s time that we stand up to the oil industry and demand more form our government. This is your time to stand up and let everyone know that you support better efforts in the Gulf and better legislation that will prohibit this from happening again.
To find a vigil near you, click here
If you are a resident of Sarasota, Florida you can come out to: City Island – Ken Thompson Parkway 7pm thru 9pm for more information you can check out facebook.
