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Post by waltman on Jun 28, 2011 9:50:21 GMT -5
I'm just curious. Over a year has gone by since the oil spill in the Gulf. How many of you out there were affected by the spill - either directly or indirectly? Did your business suffer? If so, did you receive any money from BP to help you stay afloat?
Also, for all you offshore fishermen - have you been out fishing & seen any oil slicks out there? Have you noticed a decline in the fish?
I'm a Florida fisherman, but I don't do it for a living & I mainly fish inshore. I'm just curious how this oil spill has affected our average Joe's out there fishing & trying to make a living. Would love to get your response!
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Post by bobbyt on Jun 28, 2011 19:38:37 GMT -5
I've been offshore at least 20 times since the oil spill & have not run across any oil slicks. No shortage of fish that I can see. No shortage of tourists along the beach either - so don't think its affecting that industry any longer.
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Post by pelicanpete on Jun 30, 2011 13:24:20 GMT -5
BP sucks. Government sucks. Quit complaining & realize that there is nothing you can do to stop offshore drilling, to make BP pay up for your loses, or stop any of the government regs on fishing in the Gulf. Focus your energy on your business - what can you do to help you?
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Post by james on Jun 30, 2011 14:26:06 GMT -5
Wow, kinda harsh pelicanpete. Last I checked this was America where we can make changes happen. It's easy to complain about things, but if you don't try to make changes happen then you have noone to blame but yourself. Write your congressman & senator. Vote! Join a group that helps fight these legislations.
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