Marxists on why WCC and CC are Problematic: Example of Ruling Class Crime Prosecution Protection - BP Spill Flashcards

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What type of crime was this?

A

Corporate Crime

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How many barrels of oil spilt into the water a day?

A

90,000

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How many barrels of oil did BP say were spilling a day

A

5,000

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What was the consequence of this spill for the CEO of BP?

A

They did not go to jail

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What caused the oil spill?

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The drill pipe was weak but the company were reluctant to change it

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