I keep wondering what would have happened if that mine was in West Virgina, and run by Massey Coal. I highly doubt the same outcome would have been achieved.

For one thing, there wouldn't have been the safe room where they lived for 69 days. 'Murrican mines don't usually have such frills.

And as for waiting 69 days to resume 'getting your coal,' well, we all know the answer to that one.

Bob