From what I've seen in the world today it's always about doing what is right...that is...until something more profitable comes along.
Remember when they said they wouldn't put oil rigs in the gulf in case they leaked? What happened? Could it be money for political endorsements! So, it's okay to drill oil and potentially contaminate the whole gulf coast but god forbid if you want to dig a 5" hole to pull out a merc.
There are many people who have lost their property over the new eminent domain laws which were once put in place to allow railways to be constructed. Nowadays people loose their home to make room for a Walmart. Why? Money.
Believe what you want but in reality it's always about money.
Okay, I'll get off my soapbox now and chill with a beer. :-)