We’re starting to be
treated to the aftermath photos of the latest oil spill in our nation’s history.
Pictures of deformed fish, shrimp and other sea creatures are beginning to
surface as well as articles and videos. I had truly put the whole thing out of
my mind until this recent revival occurred. It started with an article from
Al Jazeera describing the recent developments:
“Shrimp without eyes, crabs without claws and a fishing
industry in decline”.
No, that’s no
horrifying at all. Maybe if it was people without eyes, infants without hands
and healthy childbirths in decline people like me wouldn’t completely forget or
ignore disasters like this.
We talk a lot about awareness
in class and believe me, we were all aware that this was going on when it was
fresh. With so many distractions in the world in our daily lives and on the
internet we can lose touch pretty easily. If we don’t remain aware and remind
each other about what’s going on in the world, we may lose touch.
Great video.
ReplyDeleteI actually felt bad for the Former US Senator from Louisiana, Jay Bennett Johnson. It seems obvious he is sitting in for special interests ...ahem (BP) ...ahem ...And he has no leg to stand on.
It's as if the entire spill, millions of dollars in industry, lost family businesses, polluted beaches, careers and the mutated and devastated wildlife would all be okay if we just read that sheet of paper he has in his hand.
Uncomfortable situations give us the most growth. I hope he is able to reflect.