Crippled Cruise Ship Docking Today

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 48•09 Mar 1, 2012

A crippled cruise ship owned by the Carnival Corporation was towed to the Seychelles after a fire broke out in the engine room and knocked out power, resulting in the second major accident for the company in the past six weeks. What do you think?

  • “They must be gearing up for something really big for their 100th anniversary tribute to the sinking of the Titanic this April 15.”

    Carly Burns –
    Loft Worker

  • “Hey, give them a break! What about the thousands of passengers they haven’t killed or scared the shit out of?”

    Adam Flynn –
    Window Repairer

  • “Hopefully the entertainer-hypnotist from the nightly 7:30 p.m. post-buffet shows was able to convince everyone they were still having a good time.”

    Roy Walker –
    Unemployed

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