[15thRegionSlamaBamma]

Once again I find it hard to believe that all mining operations follow the proper guidelines that are presented by law. I make this claim from talking with several in the mining industry who have stated their paricular mines do no. Once again I'm no speaking out against either the oil or coal industry. While your mine may have only been issues small violations repeatedly and it was because of people stealing equipment I do not oppose that. However, I have heard from higher ups in the industry who have stated before pay offs to inspectors have occured, that I do oppose because I have a respect for the industry and the challenging work enviorments miners under go. Once again it's a general statement and not speaking of all mines. I appreciate your in put and you are correct I do not know all there is to know. But the media is not my only source.

Just so you know IF I was to be caught on and DUI or speeding in an school zone I would not fight the fine. I'm the type of person to man up to my wrong doings and pay my fine as I have before for speeding.