There are many economical and political implications resulting from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. First of all, the leak is a very large amount and it can have a severe negative impact Gulf Coast region. There is an estimated seventy thousand barrels of oil that are being leaked every day into the ocean. That is very hazardous for the region itself and the creatures that dwell in its habitat. Another problem that is going to be created by this large oil spill is that people may have to pay more for the products that are made with oil, or products that rely on oil to operate. One very large issue that is to be brought up as a concern is that many of the fisherman and businesses along the Mexican Gulf Coast are and will be suffering quite heavily from this disaster. They have already lost their jobs and lifestyle. When Obama took office, America was in a pretty bad shape, considering the recession, war, and unemployment rate. This oil spill really hasn’t helped him with getting people work, instead, it has backfired.
Yesterday, President Barrack Obama addressed the nation upon this matter. He discussed how the oil spill is affecting the country, and that his administration is doing their best to fix the problem. I believe that they are, but I am just one person. What does America believe? This long period of solitude between the Obama administration and the head officials of BP has made the American public wonder about what in the world is going on, and why isn’t a solution to this problem arising. This can be very dangerous for President Obama because he may lose some supporters that he had. If this crisis isn’t handled in the timeline that the President has given it, people might even turn against him. He can have a tough time getting re-elected. This oil spill is considered to be “Obama’s Katrina”. Is he going make sure that it gets fixed before America turns against him… let’s hope so.
-Ali Raza
Ali – You mention the oil spill hasn’t helped him (President Obama) get people work. What do you mean by this? I think this is a solid argument, but it needs to be developed. Could it be that there is no solution as of yet because big oil companies do not have the technology to deal with massive oil spills? Will this be the event that shifts American focus to clean energy? Furthermore, do you think this is “Obama’s Katrina?” Again, this is another big argument that needs to be explored and developed. Overall, your organization is good. Proofread your work and be sure to cite your work including a works cited page. Content 5; Organization 6; Total 33/36
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