This is a tragedy, but you are right microbs and money. Lots of money, which is why I hope BP stays financially healthy. It's sad that this happened considering there are at least 3400+ operating platforms in the Gulf. Their record with the exception of the Mexican rig blow out 20 years ago has been pretty decent till now.

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken