Originally Posted by Fletch XXX

If you look at the map where that rig was, it is horrifying that they allowed it so close to our protected wildlife refuge waters, our entire coast is protected region, yet they are allowed to set up shop so close? Its beyond obvious that in case of accident like this the entire refuge is now oil covered and black.

There is no logic, this is profit fueld only. That is like letting a chemical company set up their factory next to national forest, its not allowed because its not smart.