And speaking of the sea, I just learned that there are tankers from other countries able and waiting to help out in the Gulf of Mexico, but are prevented from doing so by the The Jones Act -- a bill originally designed to protect US maritime interests. I'm acquainted with this antiquated piece of legislation, but only as it applies to cruise ships and their crews and ports of call. In our discussions The Jones Act --its purpose served long ago-- was not well thought of -- now it seems more than an antiquated nuisance. I was wondering if a law could be over-ridden by executive (presidential) order? I recently read that Bush 'waived' The Jones Act after Hurricane Katrina, but am not certain of this. Anyone??
