2007-08-18 02:42:16 · 12 answers · asked by lovepets 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes. And why don't miners carry cell phones or walktalkies in this day and age? Personally, I think it's the breakdown of unions(which was the only body protecting the miners and other employees). This is the result of people becoming more and more anti-union, preferring to be in favor of ultra capitalism-which translates to pure greed.
2007-08-18 02:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by Middleclassandnotquiet 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I'd like to know what cell phone company would get service in a mine? I've been caving and my phone doesn't work inside a cave, so why would they work in a mine? Most of them probably did have cell phones, but know they don't work that far back. Am I mad? No I'm saddened fo these families. If they hadn't sent rescuers in, they could face a HUGE lawsuit for not trying. They may already face a suit for their deaths( if they are dead), but if they had just left them alone, the families would have an even more charges to bring on them. It is the companies duty to act upon the safety of their workers. If you were trapped back there, would you want us to just leave you to die and not worry about it? What if that was your husband or son?
2007-08-18 03:40:03 · answer #2 · answered by .. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is one of those damned if you do, damned if you don't situations. I am sure if you or your family were in that situation you would want someone to help rescue you. A rescue was tried but did not work. There's no guarantees especially when dealing with the natural elements. That mountain and mine are going to do what it wants. Let's just pray for all those involved have peace of mind and heart soon.
2007-08-18 04:01:55 · answer #3 · answered by D squared 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am I mad? No. It is a tragedy on top of a tragedy that 3 more men were killed. But it would have been more shocking if there was no attempt to rescue the trapped miners. Even though the chance that they are alive is slim, there is still that chance. And not sending rescue would be inexcusable. That would have made me mad.
2007-08-18 02:57:19 · answer #4 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It never fails to astound me that some people don't understand this. Some people have the ability of shoving aside all consideration of self and, yes, even putting one's self in danger of physical harm, to save the life of another person. The brotherhood that exists between minors is similar to that of soldiers, firefighters, and police officers... and it isn't goverened by corporations or by the unions... it's of their own making...
I guarantee the rescue workers voluteered to dig their friends out knowing the potential dangers. They're heroes in my book.
2007-08-18 07:49:49 · answer #5 · answered by Amy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Lovepets- American news does not always hit the English media- so nice of you to tell us.
http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/08/08
headline-
Coal minig disaster an act of God- Never an Act of Greedy Corporations.
Love Jo xx
2007-08-18 03:59:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, you are the next of kin of one of the trapped workers. How would you fell on the subject.
2007-08-18 05:02:46 · answer #7 · answered by jjbetz@swbell.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How often do you read of a child in trouble in the water, and one [ or more ] people drown trying to help...
same stuff, different place.
2007-08-18 07:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally! I think it was a stupid idea, and I wish they would at least check the mine out before sending rescue workers in it!
R.I.P.
2007-08-18 03:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by mdglovesyouu 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nope. No one forced them into that mine. I am sad that they died helping the people trapped, but they died for a noble cause.
2007-08-18 03:03:46 · answer #10 · answered by Kevy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋