The Local Reaction: Mississippi River Oil Spill
The spill of 400,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the waters of the Mississippi River has cost the local economy upwards of $1 billion and caused untold ecological damage. What do you think?
“That was water in there before? I always assumed it was trash from Missouri mixed with liquid cancer.”
–Lena Schiro, Retired Substitute Teacher, Mid-City
“I guess it’s better than a Daiquiri Spill. Now that would be tragic.”
–C. Elgin Taylor, Flambeau, Bucktown
“Gas is at $4.20 a gallon. Where my siphon at?”
–Gina Chavet, Travel Agent, Garden District
“Maybe this means the River Pilots Association will finally consider my application for employment.”
–Michael Duplass, Insurance Adjuster, Northshore
“This just ain’t our decade, I guess.”
–Maureen Francis, Nurse, Gentilly
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