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I'll look forward to comments on the accuracy...

It will be many years before an accurate judgement can be made regarding the court approved damage payments versus the environmental damage.  Energy companies that cut corners and endanger workers have no moral standing to complain about litigation and court rulings. 

Got some proof?  Post it.

I could see a commercial fisherman receiving a six figure damage settlement but not a recreational fisherman.  Without some proof you're right, its not worth discussing. 

Skip and Jay, It may have been a fishing guide. BP went out of their way to make those guys happy.

Some folks did not get any compensation because they couldn't prove they ever made a dime.  Seems the good folks hadn't paid taxes in decades...cash business. .... So I am supposed to feel sorry for them?  That's a tough call...not.

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