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Current Events » in reply to SIGH- I really know that it cannot be reliable in an emergency

Why aren't machines used for mining these days?

LJK — 1/4/2006 6:34:04 PM (archived)

Why? Because people are still cheaper.

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The whole thread (15 posts)

12 of 13 trapped miners found alive!! - Tom Brosz - 1/4/2006 5:27:13 AM
- re: Unbelievably sickening... - Scott Evil - 1/4/2006 2:21:54 PM
- What a sad result - R.L. - 1/4/2006 9:03:38 AM
- Stupid questions from the press, as usual - R.L. - 1/4/2006 8:54:13 AM
  - Hey, how do you feel about losing a loved one? - R.L. - 1/4/2006 9:09:40 AM
    - Don't worry...It will get worse. - Scott Evil - 1/4/2006 2:26:13 PM
- WTF?? Now only one confirmed survivor? - Tom Brosz - 1/4/2006 8:35:59 AM
  - re: WTF?? Now only one confirmed survivor? - Chris Vancil - 1/4/2006 11:35:38 AM
  - re: WTF?? Now only one confirmed survivor? - r.l. - 1/4/2006 8:45:43 AM
- Its true. Great news! - scott evil - 1/4/2006 5:30:41 AM
  - No politcs here, just stupidity - R.L. - 1/4/2006 8:24:33 AM
    - That was not meant as a personal attack- - R.L. - 1/4/2006 8:29:19 AM
      - SIGH- I really know that it cannot be reliable in an emergency - R.L. - 1/4/2006 8:42:41 AM
        
        Why aren't machines used for mining these days? - LJK - 1/4/2006 6:34:04 PM
        
        They do use machines - Larry J - 1/4/2006 10:04:40 PM

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