[mother22wife21]

"The danger is there, but the nation needs coal. We need energy as well as we need defense. Soldiers put their lives on the line every day and coal miners are the same way," he said.

I know it speaks poorly of me, however; I had never looked at coal mining in this way before. Now, I feel ashamed for having taken these folks for granted and their contributions to our national defense .

[Gay State Conservative]

Now, I feel ashamed for having taken these folks for granted and their contributions to our national defense.

No need to feel ashamed,IMO.Coal mining is hard work,it's dirty work,it's dangerous work and it's necessary work. I believe that all miners have known this since day #1.