I have a dozen blogs about real estate saved in draft mode, all ready to go here on AR, but this week I'm in a mood to talk about oil. Yesterday I posted "Give BP a Break!" and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of support I received for my opinion that it's time to stop bashing BP and join together, spiritually at least, to Solve the Problem.
Today I'd like to follow up on a comment I made on that blog... specifically... what might be some silver linings that follow as a result of the disaster? I'm no history buff, but seems to me I heard or read somewhere that the bombing of Pearl Harbor put an end to the Great Depression. So, yeah, the loss of life and property really sucked, but from the perspective of several decades into the future, might have been the best thing that could have happened to our country.
With me?
So, what good might come out of the Worst Oil Spill in American History?
I'm thinking that if we focus on the positive, the power of the combined optimism of the masses might bring about positive results we never dreamed of. Will we be grateful for the oil spill? Maybe not in this lifetime, but that doesn't mean it has to be a complete and utter disaster...
Here are some thoughts I have on the matter.
• If, somehow, the oil does not reach the gorgeous beaches of Northwest Florida, or if it's cleaned up quickly, all the national publicity of the gorgeousness here may result in an economic boom for the area. It could happen.
• As BP and others frantically search for solutions to the various problems caused by the spill, someone may make a society-changing discovery that will solve our energy needs for generations to come. It could happen.
• As the clean-up progresses, new technologies may be invented that will create new industries that will employ thousands. It could happen.
Frankly, whatever the outcome of the disaster, we'll be okay. Life may never be the same. But we will adjust and this too, shall pass.
Any more thoughts on how we as a society might benefit from the oil spill? Please share!
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