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There's nothing - NOTHING - that would please me more than seeing Appalachia's coal industry go away. My family just buried an uncle with chronic black lung. Hi
by mud_dauber 11y ago
There's nothing - NOTHING - that would please me more than seeing Appalachia's coal industry go away. My family just buried an uncle with chronic black lung. His dying words to my aunt were "Get the autopsy done. Don't let Massey take away your death benefits."
Thing is, there's nothing in the southern half of the state to replace $70K/year jobs. Nothing. I understand why the few remaining residents are hoping for a miracle.
- unchocked 11y agoGod damn - there's something in my eye... There's so much to be gained by just, stopping what's going on. Enough surplus benefit to take care of, if not the communities at least the people. And if we all drop the magical thinking, it's plainly doable. I'm sorry about your uncle, in so many ways.
- mud_dauber 11y agoThat's very much appreciated...