Never in my fifty years have I seen any problems with off shore drilling or the platforms. No leaks, spills or problems! If I'm wrong then someone prove me wrong! Yes we've had ships run aground and break apart in rough seas but never have I heard of any problems what so ever with drilling on any coast! It's time to tell the Sudan to go take a hike we can take care of ourselves! It's amazing that in Iraq right now they are paying 60 cents for a gallon. Why? Think about it. They are rich and have fields full of oil. We can too. The Atlantic is full as well.