An environmentally friendly president would have

[stellanoir]

pumped that toxic sludge directly into barges to be contained indefinitely until decontamination plants could have been established.

We are currently killing the Gulf of Mexico. I'm so-o-o sickened and may never ever, ever, go swimming again. I used to be a fish.

I'm in the North East but still, am completely disgusted and disheartened.

[BlueEyedSon]

1. Relax, it was mostly dead already

[stellanoir]

3. Welp, certainly with pockets of dead zones

It was still potentially redeemable. This could kill it for a full century or indefinitely, which doesn't just effect our economy but the livelihoods and well being of Mexican, Central American, and Island populations for years to come.

Yuck.

[porphyrian]

2. That way, there'll be no excuse not to put oil rigs...

...off the coast of Florida.

[Mizmoon]

4. Everytime my son eats tuna

I worry about his long-term health. The entire ocean is full of toxins and sooner or later all fish will be too dangerous to eat.

[BlueEyedSon]

5. Try having a pregnant wife (re: mercury)!