Reply #129: No, I make some very specific claims:

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That oil volatiles do evaporate. Is it your contention that they don't?

That the clean up in the Gulf and on the Gulf coast has actually had a significant impact. Is it your contention that it hasn't?

That better than 3/4ths of the Gulf was not affected by the spill and remained open to commercial and recreational fishing. Is it your contention that this is false?

That the NOAA reopened 26,388 square miles of the previously restricted area to commercial fishing on July 22. Is it your contention that they didn't?

That New Orleans and other Gulf cities are not, in fact, toxic wastelands. Is it your contention that they are?

That Gulf seafood from unrestricted areas is safe to eat. Is it your contention that it isn't?

I am frankly sick and tired of the posts from folks who obviously do not live on the Gulf coast telling everyone that the Gulf is now a permanent toxic wasteland. It's not. How about this -- you tell me where you live and work, and I'll start flaming posts all over the internet about what a shithole it is and how everyone needs to wear a gas mask when they visit and everyone needs to stay away from your nasty, toxic food and restaurants. I'm sure your local workers and farmers and fishermen would greatly appreciate that.