The Supreme Court disappoints

The Supreme Court has let Exxon Mobil off the hook with their recent ruling. According to the Boston.com article, "The Supreme Court on Wednesday cut the $2.5 billion punitive damages award in the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster to $500 million." The court divided 5-3. I don't know why at this time in Exxon's history- recording record profits, why they would be dismissed for their part in a disaster that dumped 11 million gallons of oil into Prince William Sound and led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of seabirds and marine animals. Having just been to Alaska for the first time, I am deeply saddened to learn that our highest court doesn't believe in holding people responsible for their environmental impact. I can see why we are where we are...