tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440581658671695475.post-63373973856343197152008-07-01T18:08:00.000-07:002008-08-13T18:11:20.171-07:00We need to get laws that are on the books to be enforced, and to educate the people and the coal miners that the coal owners and operators will not quit producing coal just because the citizens have decided it is time for them to be more responsible for their actions, We need to understand that the coal operators are used to making a lot of money quickly.<br /><br />Do you think these companies will just quit if we hold them accountable? No, they will still mine coal, we forget that these companies may make millions, but they have debts and bills also, they owe for big equipment and other machinery that is necessary to work the mines, They want to mine coal, we need to stand our ground and make them responsible, make them abide by the rules, and in the mean time we can rally for alternative energy, re educate and teach new skills to our citizens, Let everyone know that OVEC is a friend not a foe, we love the environment but most of all the Appalachian People, We want to protect our culture and heritage.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8440581658671695475-6337397385634319715?l=www.westvirginiafuture.org'/></div>Citizens for a Brighter Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09353065300992736824noreply@blogger.com0