Free market mayhem

While it was thought that the shut off devices that BP did have were more than adequate obviously they were not. Several different back up devices make sense for such an important function. Both Brazil and Norway think it is important enough to mandate their use.

There will be a huge price to pay for the spill now threating the gulf. It is much cheaper to purchace congressmen then to curtail production with safeguards or forethought. BP will not be barred from drilling for oil in the gulf. If previous behavior is to be a guide they will porably be granted more profitable leases.