Has anyone else noticed the flood of commercials promoting the Gulf Coast as a vacation destination? Right. Like anyone in their right mind is gonna flock to a beach that is contaminated with oil.

Mississippi and Florida have begun “Yes, We’re Open” campaigns, in spite of the oil that is looming on their shores. It is estimated that tourists to the Gulf leave behind $60 billion in revenue each Summer. Even if the leaking well is plugged, the clean up could take months, even years.

The oil spill has obviously threatened the livelihood of many residents in the Gulf, and though a valiant effort, these ads are probably a waste of the taxpayer’s dollar.