I believe there is enough blame to shared by the government and BP. Obviously, BP was not diligent about safety but the "trick" (severing the pipe from the well and then trying to capture the oil using a funnel like containment device)they are trying today, after all this time, is the one BP wanted to try in the very beginning but was told by this administration, no, that it must be a last resort attempt. There is the possibility that it may indeed cause more oil to leak than is currently gushing into the ocean (at least in the initial stages), the reason the govt gave for waiting. Still BP thought in the beginning that it was the best hope of containment and was not allowed to make the attempt until recently. I sincerely hope something is found that works and quickly. If the govt had some solution to this disaster, I believe it would have been implemented by now. BP must be held accountable for the damage their lack of oversight has (and will) cause...no question there. In the beginning the company was making such statements, but recently I have seen a backing off of accepting responsibility. BP CEO is now disputing findings by scientists from several universities who have reported large underwater plumes of oil stretching for miles and reaching hundreds of feet beneath the Gulf of Mexico's surface. BP is saying the company has found no such plumes. The govt is saying they are looking into bringing criminal charges. I am not an attorney but it would seem that there has been criminal negligence on someones part. The secondary wells are not supposed to be operational until August. I believe we will be dealing with this ecological disaster for many years to come. We need as a nation to pray that this "funnel" works!
