If there were ever a wake up call on our undue dependence on oil, then this is surely it. Not only could we avoid devastating catastrophes such as this one, not only could we preserve the natural beauty of our coasts and the abundance of our fisheries, not only could we preserve our air quality and global environment but we could also avoid the geopolitical and military commitments to which our dependence has driven us. With our dependence intact, any disruption in supply or refinement has the potential to disrupt our economy and even have a strategic impact on our defense. It is hard to imagine a more pressing priority.
With respect to stopping this particular spill, I must confess that I am a bit puzzled at the lack of resources and expertise, since I thought that the primary operating challenges were related to the depth involved; and I had also understood that USN has very substantial deep water capabilities.
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