I was devastated after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. I remember crying at the pictures of the dying seagulls drowning in black sludge on TV. Our class "adopted a whale" to save - we raised money, sent letters, and spread awareness, at least as much as a second grade class could.
I have a distinct memory of sitting in school, listening to Mrs. Rouche explain what happened to make all of these animals die. I raised my hand and asked, "Why wasn't the company more careful? This is serious!"
Yeah, I was an old soul.
Anyway, this article brought this memory to mind today. Things are still serious! And the people in charge need to stop behaving like alcoholic ship captains.
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