In the game of politics being played around the Gulf oil spill — the cause, the response, who’s the blame, where to drill next — it’s the wildlife that stands to lose the most.
With mid-term elections closing in, politicians are out doing their hand-shaking, baby-kissing thing. They’re also collecting campaign contributions, including nearly $14 million contributed so far, just to the 2010 election cycle, by the oil and gas industry. That kind of money says Don’t forget us when you’re in office. Unfortunately, wildlife doesn’t have the luxury of buying loyalty from representatives. That’s why Defenders of Wildlife is calling on Congress to donate all oil company campaign contributions to help save wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP’s response to the oil spill has been rife with gaffes. But the latest may be one of the most egregious yet.