Fox News right now is talking about who to hold responsible for the latest incident at the mine. One lady even mentioned criminal charges.
The majority of Americans just don’t understand these miners willingly went to work there, they weren’t drafted or forced there, and were paid well. They also knew the dangers of working there, and had the choice to leave if they wanted. One of my grandpas left the mines after being hit in the head with a huge piece of coal, didn’t know who he was for a day or so, it hit him so hard. My other grandpa left when his oldest son became old enough to work the mines, he didn’t want his son to mine.
Yes, mining is dangerous, but not as much so as so many other jobs. The news media jump on these stories because these are “evil” resource extraction companies. I use to live in Louisiana, and about every week one or more workers were killed on oil rigs.
I really sympathize with the owners of this mine and the families of the miners. This is a horrible tradgedy, but the media sees it as a sensational story, and they taste blood, so look for lots of sensational coverage now.
Mechanization is the best thing that ever happened to those guys ~ took 'em right out of the mines.
Just telling my kids what former miners have told me ~ if you are down to a choice of begging or going down in the mines to support your family try the streets.
Mechanization is the best thing that ever happened to those guys ~ took 'em right out of the mines.
Just telling my kids what former miners have told me ~ if you are down to a choice of begging or going down in the mines to support your family try the streets.