Gulf Oil Spill May Be Bigger Than Estimated

As usual, we can expect that government estimates are actually higher than predicted; however, the government is not solely at fault (and may not be at fault at all). In this instance, BP gave Congress the estimates on how much oil is being leaked daily; the original estimates were 5,000 gallons per day, whereas new independent estimates say the spill is much larger.

Wouldn't it be nice if people would just tell the truth. Maybe that initial panic that they fear will be induced will be channeled into a motivation to find a solution.