More than 2200 beaches from Louisiana to Florida were closed because of BP’s oil leak. Since then clean up operations have been undertaken and these beaches were declared safe.
Businesses that are dependent on tourism were hurt. President Obama is visiting that region to jump start the tourism industry. What did he do for the tourists to come back?
Did he visit that area in a helicopter and declared the beaches are clean and safe? No. Did he stay in a mansion surrounded by secret service agents and declare the beaches are safe? No.
Obama said his family planned to "enjoy the beach and the water — to let our fellow Americans know that they should come on down here.” To reinforce this message, he and his daughter swam in the Gulf’s waters on Saturday. Please see this picture.
Some people might say it is a publicity stunt. Yes, it is a publicity stunt to bring back the tourists to this region. How many leaders in other countries will go for swimming with his family to prove the beaches are safe after the oil spill? That is called leadership by example. Not just Obama. Any U.S. President would have done this.
Businesses that are dependent on tourism were hurt. President Obama is visiting that region to jump start the tourism industry. What did he do for the tourists to come back?
Did he visit that area in a helicopter and declared the beaches are clean and safe? No. Did he stay in a mansion surrounded by secret service agents and declare the beaches are safe? No.
Obama said his family planned to "enjoy the beach and the water — to let our fellow Americans know that they should come on down here.” To reinforce this message, he and his daughter swam in the Gulf’s waters on Saturday. Please see this picture.
Some people might say it is a publicity stunt. Yes, it is a publicity stunt to bring back the tourists to this region. How many leaders in other countries will go for swimming with his family to prove the beaches are safe after the oil spill? That is called leadership by example. Not just Obama. Any U.S. President would have done this. 
Perfect example of leading from the front. That quality is what separates a leader from men.
ReplyDeleteI bet none of the Indian leaders would even come close to that!
That was a nice gesture from the President. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYup saw this in the newspaper. Admirable of Mr. Obama indeed!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Latha. You are right. None of the Indian leaders will do something like this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Chitra. I am glad you liked this post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments lostworld. It is very admirable of President Obama.
ReplyDeletethats a nice gesture from POTUS to instill confidence to venture out in beaches after the Oil spill incident.On a lighter note,I wonder if that's a move to prevent 'outsourcing' tourism to India.
ReplyDeletethis is a courageous thing to do, hopefully india will also have such leaders in future
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Mr.President!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate this action that he has taken. Every leader should be an example.
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