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Old 06-02-2010, 09:51 AM   #361
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Re: Guard watches coast for oil slick's first wave

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Originally Posted by Mattyk View Post
How about some strict internal safety measures from BP to begin with? Interesting that some are suddenly in favor of more gov't involvement.
I have never had a problem with basic goverment involvement and safty standards. It seems that a basic backup plan has never been formed and everyone has relied on that one shut of valve to stop this from happening.
Some things in this world need a back up plan A, B & C and some need none at all.

When I go to work I get in my car and just go not thinking about if I break down. When I hop in my boat I have several back up plans for if something goes wrong. If my car breaks down I can walk or call someone for help but if I have a problem with the boat it could mean life or death. So with the boat I have 2 VHF radios, emergency flares, cell phone handy, life jackets, etc... Thats the kind of back up plan I figured the oil companies would have but its apparent that none have any real back up plans.
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