IsaacNewton
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A report from CNN on white laborers in West Virginia coal mining country (and elsewhere in that region I would assume).
West Virginia's 'forgotten tribe'; why the white working class feels left behind - CNNPolitics.com
The man notes in the video that machinery or automation is driving people out of their jobs in the coal industry, this is something I did not know. I am from Pittsburgh, my entire family worked in the steel mills there most of the 20th century as did my friends. But in the early 80's the steel mills all closed down due to cheaper foreign steel (as far as I know that is the reason). We've seen what has happened to Detroit and Flint as the car manufacturers have left those cities and taken those jobs with them.
I'd say none of these states, cities, or areas deserve to be degraded for the decline in standard of living. Without work what is there. I don't think anyone can watch any video like this, which can be directly echoed by people in Detroit, or Pittsburgh, or anywhere else manufacturing has left, and not only feel sympathy for these people but for a way of life. I do understand the sense of loss not only of lively-hood but of identity as part of the nation.
But it isn't something new. Manufacturing has been in decline for 40 years.
Note: Clean Debate Zone. Leave the candidates out, talk about why this is happening and what solutions there might be. Thanks.
West Virginia's 'forgotten tribe'; why the white working class feels left behind - CNNPolitics.com
The man notes in the video that machinery or automation is driving people out of their jobs in the coal industry, this is something I did not know. I am from Pittsburgh, my entire family worked in the steel mills there most of the 20th century as did my friends. But in the early 80's the steel mills all closed down due to cheaper foreign steel (as far as I know that is the reason). We've seen what has happened to Detroit and Flint as the car manufacturers have left those cities and taken those jobs with them.
I'd say none of these states, cities, or areas deserve to be degraded for the decline in standard of living. Without work what is there. I don't think anyone can watch any video like this, which can be directly echoed by people in Detroit, or Pittsburgh, or anywhere else manufacturing has left, and not only feel sympathy for these people but for a way of life. I do understand the sense of loss not only of lively-hood but of identity as part of the nation.
But it isn't something new. Manufacturing has been in decline for 40 years.
Note: Clean Debate Zone. Leave the candidates out, talk about why this is happening and what solutions there might be. Thanks.
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