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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2010 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Now that BP has their oil well sealed, what is your reaction to their announcement that they will drill in the same area some day? They own the lease, let them Only if they adhere strictly to current laws Only after the laws have been strengthened BP should be treated the same as other drillers BP must not be allowed to drill in the Gulf again BP should be suspended un Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Now that BP has their oil well sealed, what is your reaction to their announcement that they will drill in the same area some day?
They own the lease, let them
Only if they adhere strictly to current laws
Only after the laws have been strengthened
BP should be treated the same as other drillers
BP must not be allowed to drill in the Gulf again
BP should be suspended un
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 10:46:22 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse BP should be treated the same as other drillers
Sumflow Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:65 Points:400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 7:02:43 AM Ignore Sumflow Report Abuse Fine them, lock them up.
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,459,720 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2012 11:07:19 PM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse They own the lease, let them
libman Sophomore Author South Carolina Posts:207 Points:47,165 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2012 11:19:15 PM Ignore libman Report Abuse Only after the laws have been strengthened
googlee Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,899 Points:640,175 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2011 8:42:56 AM Ignore googlee Report Abuse BP should be suspended un
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,414 Points:2,649,255 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2011 10:33:00 AM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse They own the lease, let them
tjc09f Veteran Author Tallahassee Posts:468 Points:671,545 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2011 10:21:52 AM Ignore tjc09f Report Abuse I wouldn't want BP to drill in the Gulf again
livable1 Champion Author New York Posts:2,323 Points:283,265 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2011 12:20:03 PM Ignore livable1 Report Abuse Outraged
HardeepWA Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,458 Points:160,460 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2011 12:51:01 AM Ignore HardeepWA Report Abuse Should be suspended.
mattsage Champion Author Buffalo Posts:4,382 Points:701,625 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2011 5:08:19 PM Ignore mattsage Report Abuse about time
wrunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,460 Points:1,139,510 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2011 12:29:10 AM Ignore wrunner Report Abuse Only if they adhere to current laws. We do not need another disaster.
bobaloo2010 Rookie Author Fort Worth Posts:22 Points:1,180 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2011 5:46:45 AM Ignore bobaloo2010 Report Abuse bp should never be allowed to drill in the gulf again
Dee_Kay Veteran Author Pittsburgh Posts:494 Points:71,800 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2011 5:53:51 PM Ignore Dee_Kay Report Abuse Who said it is stopped???????? Don't let them drill until, what they messed up is cleaned up and the habitat is back to growing normal again!!!!!!!!!!
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,556 Points:936,595 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2011 10:42:01 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse I'm not impressed because this spill isn't over.They are just lying about the spill is over.There are millions of gallons oil isn't accounted for.
tjpTX Rookie Author Texas Posts:12 Points:545 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2010 2:13:18 PM Ignore tjpTX Report Abuse Only if they adhere strictly to current laws
Smokesignal Rookie Author California Posts:2 Points:11,010 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2010 6:47:13 PM Ignore Smokesignal Report Abuse BP should be treated just like any offshore drill company.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,167 Points:2,606,600 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2010 8:53:37 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse If they do, I hope they are better supervised by the regulators.
sdecteacher Sophomore Author San Diego Posts:112 Points:188,095 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Nov 3, 2010 3:29:17 PM Ignore sdecteacher Report Abuse This won't happen because they sold all their assets in the Gulf to pay off their debts
Maka'i nui Sophomore Author Austin Posts:212 Points:239,140 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2010 2:23:49 PM Ignore Maka'i nui Report Abuse The Obama administration was far worse reacting to BP than the Bush administration was for Katrina. BP had, for a long time, safety issues that kept getting overlooked by inspectors including the current Obama administration. Can't blame just BP, Obama, Bush or Clinton. It was a collective effort. Current laws and safety efforts were ignored by BP and our own government. We don't need more, just adhere to them!
RoadHog90808 Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:3 Points:16,010 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2010 12:31:53 PM Ignore RoadHog90808 Report Abuse Give them a "time out"; three year suspension of permits.
JESSIEN Rookie Author Savannah Posts:2 Points:11,650 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2010 10:55:55 AM Ignore JESSIEN Report Abuse BP should suspend until cleanup is completed
spikeON Rookie Author Ontario Posts:1 Points:5,795 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2010 12:20:23 AM Ignore spikeON Report Abuse What made me sick about the whole affair was the amount of time WASTED on "who was at fault", and "BP must take responsibility". The oceans and seas belong to EVERYONE and when this blowout happened, EVERY country with oil, rigs, OPEC nations, every country should have stepped up and did everything they could to cap the well. A lot of time was wasted, a lot of animal life killed, a lot of people out of business and ill from the effects while our idiots in power pointed fingers. There was plenty of time for that AFTER the damn blowout was fixed! I think it was purposeful so FEMA, the Bilderberg group, the NWO, illuminati, etc..could hurt the economy so people would have to leave the areas affected and therefore make there job of gathering us up for the kill soon to come. It's all about the end times people. Open your eyes and get right with God.
radarman Champion Author Florida Posts:9,167 Points:2,606,600 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2010 8:42:56 AM Ignore radarman Report Abuse Only if the laws are strickly enforced.
JackA Rookie Author El Paso Posts:6 Points:296,365 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2010 11:47:19 AM Ignore JackA Report Abuse They ought to be permitted to drill if anyone else is permitted to drill. I think the technology to drill deep wells is mature, ensuring the drilling team complies with all of the safety rules and isn't just driven by profit is the base problem.
Moon34 Rookie Author Toronto Posts:84 Points:3,445 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2010 9:11:48 AM Ignore Moon34 Report Abuse NO ONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DRILL IN DEPTHS OR WATER IF GOD FOR BIDE SOMETHING GOES WRONG AND IT DID (YOU DUMB MORONS) THAT YOU CAN NOT SAFELY SEND A HUMAN DIVE TEAM TO THEN YOU SHOULD NOT BE PUTTING THE WHOLE WORLD YES THE WHOLE WORLD IN JEOPARDY JUST BECAUSE OF THE NEED AND DEMAND. THAT IS WHERE WE (NOT ALL), THINK WE NEED THIS SO BAD TO LIVE. HUM IT IS NICE BUT WHEN WE HAVE ABUSED THIS LUXURY FOR SO LONG, IT HAS BEEN PROVEN THERE IS SO MANY OTHER WAYS TO GET AROUND. SO I GUESS IT IS NOT JUST BP WHOM SHOULD BE TO BLAME IT SHOULD BE EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF US IN SOME WAY SHAPE OR FOR.
Chrisd3620 Rookie Author New Haven Posts:2 Points:23,340 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2010 8:21:41 AM Ignore Chrisd3620 Report Abuse I say let them do what they want as long as it keeps prices down. Overall what killed me about this whole situation was that a few years back gas prices went up to almost $5 a gallon. "Because we are running out of oil" according to the wonderful people who run this country. (yeah right) This happens with BP and gas prices moved but not much. Hmmmm but yet we are running out of oil. But there ware gallons gushing into the ocean and it took so long to plug up. Odd don't you think?
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,046 Points:1,757,750 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2010 3:03:01 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Yeah, let's ban offshore oil drilling, bytebug. Just make that check out to China, please, because they will happily drill in "our" international waters if we don't.
bytebug Champion Author Orange County Posts:26,402 Points:4,126,495 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2010 8:13:44 PM Ignore bytebug Report Abuse BAN OFFSHORE DRILLING!
daniellelipa Rookie Author Michigan Posts:12 Points:3,650 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2010 4:06:52 PM Ignore daniellelipa Report Abuse I think that they should forget drilling here until they figure out a safer way to do it above water after many many inspections have been compoleted and stricter regulations have been placed upon all gas companies. This caused far too much devistation that all could have and should have been avoided!!!!
pa79th Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,797 Points:1,219,775 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2010 1:45:45 PM Ignore pa79th Report Abuse As long as they do so safely, and I suggest Federal [OSHA] inspectors to ensure that safety comes first at ALL times.
SuperMoto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,011 Points:1,581,140 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 6:33:42 PM Ignore SuperMoto Report Abuse BP should be on a type of probation and be watched more closely than other oil drillers.
M24KT Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:2 Points:1,140 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 6:26:10 PM Ignore M24KT Report Abuse LENO SAID LAST NIGHT " HE DIDN'T SEE WHY NOT...WE NEED THE OIL, AS LONG AS THERE ONE SOBER WORKER ON THE RIG AT ALL TIMES THAT CAN OPERATE A PHONE OR RADIO". LOL
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 5:46:35 PM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse They own the lease, their call
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,021 Points:2,707,755 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 4:37:33 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse treat them like everyone else.
rayk Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,106 Points:1,245,080 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 3:37:01 PM Ignore rayk Report Abuse BP should be able to do whatever anybody esle can do. Same rules apply to all.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,906 Points:2,368,635 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 1:32:46 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse they have always been not to care, so.... no
Pizzaslut Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,354 Points:751,390 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 11:03:45 AM Ignore Pizzaslut Report Abuse Whatever they do I want a cut of the profits.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,639 Points:2,205,345 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 9:48:58 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Treat BP the same as everyone else.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,566 Points:2,720,700 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 9:26:11 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Only after the laws have been strengthened
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,105 Points:2,553,930 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 8:16:17 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Only if they adhere strictly to current laws
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,772 Points:1,813,710 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 8:14:40 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse BP should be suspended until cleanup is complete including the ocean floor!!!
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,622 Points:1,577,860 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 7:41:17 AM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse BP should be treated the same as other drillers
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,046 Points:1,757,750 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2010 1:09:13 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse No reason they can't tap the same pool again, they have the rights, after all.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,564 Points:2,624,075 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2010 10:47:30 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse They will probably retap the same pool of oil.
Richstan06 Rookie Author Detroit Posts:1 Points:420 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2010 9:08:21 PM Ignore Richstan06 Report Abuse I don't have a problem with them drilling for oil. After all, we need more oil that is not Saudi controlled. However, I think that their operation should be monitored by government officials, one from the Feds and one from Louisiana, to make sure they are following the strictest of safety protocols. Have them to do this for about six months to a year as a probationary lease to drill. Once the period is over, if the government officials do not find enough violations to warrant a shutdown, then they should be allowed free access once again. They also must supply contingency plans for various scenarios that may happen in case of another spill. This I think will ensure public safety and make BP accountable for all mishaps. Further, severe fines should be levied upon the company if there are any more spills for the above mentioned period.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,906 Points:2,368,635 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2010 5:56:42 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse i, say no
jcool2525 Veteran Author Los Angeles Posts:284 Points:1,208,180 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2010 5:49:54 PM Ignore jcool2525 Report Abuse For whatever this is worth, I think BP should be allowed to drill in the same area, but BP should share the proceeds with the residents & businesses who were so adversely affected by the oil spill. Say a 50/50 split would seem fair to me.
Pspeed Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,162 Points:933,095 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2010 5:22:13 PM Ignore Pspeed Report Abuse OMG
julius1st4 Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,221 Points:1,192,550 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2010 4:54:16 PM Ignore julius1st4 Report Abuse I don't know how other drillers are treated ,but, it seems very "Apparent" that things need to be monitored a little bit closer [not only for B.P. but for all "Drillers" and "Off Shore" developments.
leveit2clever Champion Author Cleveland Posts:7,246 Points:451,635 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2010 4:53:01 PM Ignore leveit2clever Report Abuse I dunno. But I'm more concerned about them putting seals on the oil rigs. What purpose do they serve? Are they specially trained guard seals? Are they happy there and will they flourish? Isn't it a little too far from the arctic or antarctic for them to thrive in the Gulf? And is BP considering using walruses and penguins in the same role? Someone should really look into this.