True, 95% of the BP branded outlets are privately owned I'm not disputing that, and it is a similar case for all oil companies. Also, BPs oil is used as a petroleum base in all sorts of plastics, so were buying and using their goods even if we try to avoid them. But the boycott is more about sending a message to corporations, citizens and most importantly the administration. I guess I just feel powerless to change anything with the oligarchy at hand and feel it is my duty to express my frustration. Im tired of letting corporations walk all over my nation and our planet.

"I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. Corporations have been enthroned, an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money-power of the country will endeavor to prolong it's reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until the wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed."

Abraham Lincoln

Boycotter's have the American peoples interest at heart Matt. We are standing up against a corrupt and irresponsible corporation, this has nothing to do with independent gas owners. They can certainly buy their gas from someone else. Supply and demand.

Of course not! This corrupt and irresponsible company has destroyed the natural beauty and fragile ecosystem of the gulf. It was certainly preventable (look at the facts) but the company's greed and ungodly power has blindfolded the obvious truth. They made a grave mistake messing with the American people, and this narcissistic company doesn't give a crap.