Gulf Coast Beaches Get a Pity Lay

The Washington Post and I have the same idea on the future of Gulf Coast states tourism:  First, it’s not going to come so much from folks eager to get into the water.  Second, if they work hard enough at it, I’ll bet they can get some folks to come out specifically for a chance to be a part of the whole oil spill deal.

Think of the promotions.  ”This seasons, why not teach your kids the meaning of ‘giving back.’”  Individual states could promote special “responsibility” packages that come with airfare and rubber gloves.

Of course the problem is obvious.  While certain people might find such ‘give back’ vacations appealing, the broader population will shy away from anything resembling work.  That’s why we should somehow combine tourism with work-ethic.

My proposal: Instead of fencing off the border-states, simply make the fences channel people into the gulf-coast area and offer work-visas for anyone who helps clean up for a month.  Sound like indentured servitude?  Maybe it is, but such ‘tourists’ would be welcome to leave any time they like, and would even be permitted to take back all the tar balls they can carry.

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