It is very sad to see the extent of the problem. However, as much as I hate to say, it doesn't really affect us directly, probably not those that are reading t

It is very sad to see the extent of the problem. However, as much as I hate to say, it doesn't really affect us directly, probably not those that are reading this comment on HN anyway. Yes, we're angry, disappointed, disillusioned - throw in other emotions - but that's about all. Those who are directly affected are merely inconvenienced or at worst having to pay the price of cleaning up. The wildlife there are paying with their lives, because of us. I hope people with the power to effect change can learn something from this disaster, especially the CEO of BP who's going to get his million dollar paycheck anyway at the end of the year.