Oil Spill In The Gulf Of Mexico: How Much Should BP Be Punished?
Recently, we’ve all heard of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The question is, should BP be held accountable, and what would a proper punishment be? Many will argue they should pay billions of dollars in fine for endangering the environment, the public, and failing to show proper regard by failing to install a safety shut off valve.
Does that mean they were just trying to save a quick buck? Will gas prices jump now and cause an inconvenience for the general public because of their stupidity, will there be a lack of emergency fuel delivery? It’s really hard to say this soon, but I think all of the above gets one answer, yes. Now, onto a proper punishment. I think a massive fine is in order, but I also think we need to look at the big picture. These things need to be more closely regulated in the future to prevent this from happening again. Afterall, paying millions of dollars in fines might teach them a lesson (but maybe not, since BP is a huge corporation) but it won’t change the damage that has been done. Do they even care? Why yes, I’m sure they do. I mean they are right in the public eye, and receiving a lot of criticism. Should that be enough? No.
Hit them with a hefty fine, monitor them for the rest of their days, and enact some new laws and policies that closely govern these things. We need to prevent this from ever happening again, and I definitely think a monster fine, and constant monitoring could be a very good start to do so.
And I’m hoping that everyone like me, isn’t just seeking justice, but is also looking towards the future. This won’t be resolved by trashing BP, or hoping it will all go away. We need to take action, and we need to take action now. As stated above, fine them, monitor them, and make a change.
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