The oil spill is a big crisis. The U.S. government and celebrities in Hollywood are trying to step in to do what is right, but it could reach the dangerous phase soon.

It is not only killing off species along the shores of the Gulf, but also affecting the water of the residents who live in the area.

It is estimated that over 100,000 barrels of oil are going into the Gulf each day. What does it take for someone to get down there and plug a leak?

BP Oil is responsible for this oil leak and they are trying to fix the leak. With oil spilling into the Gulf, an area as large as South Carolina, I don’t know how they are going to do this safely and without endangering wildlife.

How are they going to filter out the oil so the local water is safe for the residents to drink out of the faucet? This is an irresponsible act that could become very dangerous and hazardous if this oil spreads to other bodies of water connected to the Gulf.

A newscaster last night referred to this oil spill as bad as Hurricane Katrina.

I have to disagree with that due to the fact that a hurricane, just like any storm, is temporary.

It doesn’t make species extinct or make complete bodies of water unsafe.

We are fortunate to live in a country where we have safe drinking water, but now these residents have to be concerned where their water is coming from.

Farther back in their mind, I’m sure they are wondering who is going to stop this from continuing in the future.

Barack Obama is stepping up and doing his part to stop the oil leaks. He is angry and he wants someone to blame. So, go ahead. Blame BP Oil.

There has to be somebody that first initiated this.

And, that same person has to be held responsible to bring it to an end.

Or there’s going to be food shortages and short water supply in these areas that are affected by the oil spill. These areas will be affected by job loss and health costs will rise.

Jennifer Brown can be reached at 581-7942 or jebrown2@eiu.edu.