Local Catholic Charities Director Reports on the Devastating Impact of the Oil Spill Disaster

Randy Sly of CatholicOnline: In the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux the spill has impacted 3500 resident fishermen, oystermen and trawlers along with 1100 crabbers, 232 seafood dealers, 375 seafood transport companies and 175 recreational fishing charter boats. If there is a long term moratorium on drilling the area could lose  12,000 jobs and 40,000 to 75,000 jobs in companies that provide food and supplies for drilling operations. Read full article here.