According to the Associated Press, images of oil-soaked birds have led to efforts aimed at encouraging consumers to boycott BP service stations. I certainly understand the appeal of avoiding BP stations. However, it sounds like such efforts are likely to have little impact on BP and may instead harm local economies.

It seems to me that consumers angry at BP may have a greater impact by putting pressure on our elected officials to hold BP accountable and strengthen environmental regulations. In particular, the governors of states impacted by the spill should be pressured to take meaningful action instead of pandering or attempting to score political points.

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