Since the SCOTUS has now allowed corporations to have the same rights as individuals, it seems that Massey Energy's CEO Don Blankenship needs to be held accountable for the 25 (so far) deaths that have taken place in the West Virginia coal mine. Blankenship released a statement immediately following the disaster : "Our top priority is the safety of our miners and the well-being of their families." Bullshit.
The New York Times is reporting that in 2009, the mine registered 458 safety violations. The Los angeles Times reports that federal officials have repeatedly cited Massey for safety violations. Clearly, Blankenship doesn't give a shit about his employees.
Not only is this a real argument for banning coal, but it brings up a more timely - possibly political argument; if corporations now have the right's as individuals regarding funding campaigns, doesn't that also come with the responsibility of being held accountable when you murder your employees?
Every share holder at Massey Energy needs to be held accountable for the dangerous conditions they placed each of their miners.
What's it called when you kill people?
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