Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Texaco Ecuador Trouble

When looking at both the videos and the recent events that have been taking place in the Amazon Rain Forest, both seem a little biased towards each cause to the lawsuit. Chevron in their YouTube video, make it seem like they are the victims of the people of Ecuador complaining about the oil pollution that Texaco left behind. Chevron also hired a journalist to create their side of the story. Gene Randall is hired and takes a different spin on the subject revealing how Ecuador's national oil provider should be responsible for the damages and clean-up of the Amazon Rain Forest. I think that it is fair of Chevron to hire an outsider for this video because it is a response to CBS and their take of the company during this lawsuit. On the other hand the CBS 60 Minutes documentary shows how Texaco/Chevron have no logically reason for not paying for clean-up and damages of the oil pollution. It also shows a negative image of the company as they are not only the third largest revenue generating company in America, they have no "case" against the people of Ecuador. CBS seems to be taking a biased opinion with the people of Ecuador and do not really leave themselves and their personal opinions out of the story. Both of the videos go against standard journalism and give viewpoints of each issue at hand.

1 comment:

  1. Chevron needs to stop that nonsense and take responsibility for that mess! Denying, downplaying and hiding the truth- that’s all this evil corporation can do. Chevron has no respect for Ecuadorians or the environment. Their spokesperson in 60 minutes sounded like she got lost in all her lies. I can’t believe her ridiculous comment about oil in her makeup not giving her cancer… Unbelievable!
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