Guard watches coast for oil slick's first wave

[MTK]

How about some strict internal safety measures from BP to begin with? Interesting that some are suddenly in favor of more gov't involvement.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

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 am one who favors as little gov't involvement as possible. That said, I have no problems with punitive fines, and possibly criminal neglect charges, against BP execs who allowed the lax security in this case. The only real regulation I would want to see is a relief well requirement for deep water wells (what ever deep water is defined as) and a required approved Emergency Action Plan(EAP) and I imagine the EAP requirement already exists. Unfortunately, when huge mistakes happen Government is required to step in. Then it's impossible to get them back out again

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

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.