Disasters Change People's Minds

Captain, I think something is wrong.

A study has come out showing that those most affected by the Deepwater Horizon spill were highly likely to have their views on general environmental issues changed. Basically, if you were near the Gulf, you now think that environmental concerns are bigger, with global warming and oil as bad, and alternative energy as good.

First off, as with many situations such as this, the people who change their minds should be commended. It may have taken the worst oil spill in history to change their mind, but at least they did. In the face of mounds of evidence, there are many people out there who still refuse to alter their views. They remain steadfast against reason, logic, argument, and even elementary English, in their refusal to accept something that doesn't jibe with their dogma.

Second off, as with many situations such as this, the people who change their minds should be ridiculed. It took the worst oil spill in history to change their mind. They are still idiots. They've got at least another five years of making good decisions before I hand over their "Smart Club" card.

Gulf Coast residents say BP Oil Spill changed their environmental views, UNH research finds (EurekAlert)