WVA miners

[GPK]

always touches close to home for me when this kind of tragedy occurs.

RIP gentleman and prayers to your families.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/13/min...ion=cnn_latest

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by T3B

always touches close to home for me when this kind of tragedy occurs.

RIP gentleman and prayers to your families.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/13/min...ion=cnn_latest

Seems like we just keep waiting for another one to happen!

[GPK]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Seems like we just keep waiting for another one to happen!

24 deaths last year in the state of WV alone...but in a great majority of the state, unless you have a college degree....mining is the way of life.

[timmgirvan]

College isn't the way for alot of folks...maybe a trade learned and a move out of the state!

[randallscott35]

One of the most dangerous jobs in America. Scary.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

One of the most dangerous jobs in America. Scary.

Indeed Rand. My grandfather died in the mines less than 10 miles from where this tragedy happened.

As I said though, for many in these tiny towns, their options are incredibly limited.