Like I said, let the state pay the workers and let the state get the money from BP. the state will lose tourism dollars, not BP.Again I'll say it, the state government is liable foer state beaches, the private home owners can file insurance claims, but the easiest way out is for everyone to look for washington for the money. If the states wont accept responibility, then cede the beaches to the federal government.If the private home owners wont do it, then live with it, or leave. Those people chose to live there, when they enjoyed the benefits, they wanted LESS government, now they can get. You can bet your butt, some of those federal elected officers are already being asked by BP to get them off the hook.