Nathan Exposed » The Utah Miners

This is a post with some bitching, as well as some mild criticism of our President. My apologies in advance.

Unless you’ve been under a rock, you probably know that crews are working to rescue 6 miners in Utah. They have been trapped for almost a week now, and so far, there is no sign of life.

I have my own morbid opinion on what the outcome will be, but I know family and friends have not given up hope, so I will keep my pessimism to myself. But please correct me if I’m wrong…

From what I’ve gathered, they have had a fairly difficult time getting help. As a result, the rescue process has been very slow. 1 week just doesn’t seem fast enough when you have trapped victims, without food or water. It’s the difference between life and death. Every day that passes reduces the chances of any human still being alive.

While this wouldn’t be considered a national tragedy, it’s still a VERY BIG DEAL to the family and friends. And it’s my understanding that in a situation like this, the President, or government, or military, or someone should step in to take fast action. Afterall, this did take place on American soil.

I can’t help but think about Iraq, and all the billions of dollars being pumped into it every day. Why hasn’t someone with authority, right here in the United States, sent out some form of help in this situation? If we have that much money to spend in another country, why can’t we at least get a little help in our own?

Maybe I have all my facts screwed up and I’m talking out of my ass here. I’m really just thinking out loud. It just seems like something could be done, and could have been done sooner, if a person with authority had stepped in immediately.

Sun, Aug 12, 2007 @ 3:50 pm | Filed in Life | Permalink

2 Comments

You know what’s really pissing me off about this….is that it’s been six days….and the story headline keeps appearing and then disappearing…..reappearing…..and disappearing…..as other news comes and gos around it. I can’t even hardly read the story without getting claustrophobic. Not a good time in Utah.

Posted by Lewis on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 @ 6:07 pm

I don’t think there is any ‘fast action’ to rescuing people 1800 feet underground and 3 miles from an exit with tons of rubble blocking the way not to mention the danger of further collapse. They don’t even seem to know where in that mess they are located - alive or dead. I understand the frustration, it’s a terrible thing to think of but you have to know these people knew the risks involved with the job. They’re not slaves or hostages!

I fail to see how the President can help -or what on earth this has to do with Iraq - and it boggles my mind that so many want/need/expect the Government to be responsible for tragedies it has nothing to do with while at the same time wanting Gov’t out of our lives.

Posted by beth_ on Tue, Aug 14, 2007 @ 12:53 pm