I was reading an article about the out-rage over how little has been spent on oil spill response and cleanup technology over the years. Billions spent to drill, very little spent to effectively respond in the event of an emergency. The failure of the oil companies as well as the government to properly address common sense risks.

Why be surprised? That is the story as old as time. Even Emperors would erect massive construction plans, new methods to enhance living, without much concern and no emergency plan should something go wrong. And it’s continued into modern engineering and politics.

Don’t be surprised. Oil companies and governments are filled with people. People are greedy. That one flaw has been the consistent cause of death, disaster, and chaos in each society throughout time.