Difference of Opinion

God bless, America! I'm so glad we can freely express our opinions. We are very fortunate to be able to exchange differing ideas--even with those who express their opinions and thoughts with vitriolic gusto!

12 miners died in a West Virginia coal mine explosion. How unfortunate. We extend prayers and condolences to the families and friends of those workers who died.

There is one survivor who remains hospitalized. We pray for his recovery.

We are grateful for the work done by the rescue teams who were dispatched to attempt to save the mine workers.

Some "always-right-wing" bloggers are predicting that President Bush will be blamed for this disasterous event. Let's not jump to hasty conclusions with this kind of pre-emptive attempt at spinning responsibility for regulations which protect workers. I guess the reduction in the number of Mine Safety Agency inspectors over the past five years isn't the fault of a Republican president or Republican congress. Oh, well if the shoe fits....