Exxon Day in Cordova

CORDOVA: The US Supreme Court has just sided with Exxon over the fishermen of Prince William Sound. Here in Cordova, there is defiant perseverance. 

Town is quiet but spirits are aboil.

"To all of you who passed waiting for Justice... It is Done," says a sign put up at the fishermen's memorial. "I am sorry. I am so, so sorry... ... God help us... America the Beautiful??? Part of us is relieved that you are not here to witness this injustice against Prince William Sound and the People who love her. Rest Easy... We will continue to look out for those you left behind..."

Big signs plastered all along Main Street give voice to the collective sentiment. "Mom & Pop Lose: Corporations Win," "Innocent Until Proven Wealthy," and "Whose Nexxt?"

Exxon won this battle by playing dirty. They get to keep their damn money this time. But this quiet fishing town will persevere. As the sun sets on an empty harbor local kids play football in Main Street. The spirit here is unbroken.