People are debating what should have been done, sooner,
before the spill ideally.
I have this quaint idea. How about if those who wish to
drill for oil, must put up a bond, for the maximum cost of
cleaning up the worst spill. I suppose it would usually be
provided by an insurance company. There would be no limit on
liability. Perhaps a fine should be included in the total
cost of an accident they must cover, just in case.
Such a plan, not unlike what we ordinary responsible
citizens must do to endanger the public safety and
environment by driving a car, is not just basic
accountability, but proper incentive. With a huge bond in
the balance, drillers will apply a full measure of caution,
consider all risks, have contingency plans, and will put
full effort into minimizing the impact should an accident
occur.
The reality is of course, government has limited their
liability, just as they always did in the case of nuclear
power stations.
Dave
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