It has single handedly brought to the attention of the obama admin and the world that oil is a killer, and other means must and will be found to replace it!. sometimes an accidental (or lazy assed company) needs to kick us all in the butt to make us take stock!. sure a coast line is ruined, but in the scheme of things, maybe, just maybe it will make the money grabing bar stewards that run things put their thinking caps on (if they can find one big enough to fit their fat heads that is)