Utah Mine collapse - a CEO's meltdown

This is a subject WVians are well versed in. Mine tradegies. The public focus goes to the families of the trapped miners, for their comfort. All avenues are focused on the rescue or recovery of their loved ones. The respect for the lives in jeopardy are foremost concern.

So I'm sitting here listening to a bizarre press interview of the Murray Group's president who appears intent on absolving his corporation from any responsibility in the cave in. He's making political arguments about the bills passed by congress attempting to block the use of coal. He's using press time given for reports on the miners situation to make a political speak. He's demanding the Sheriff remove the helicopters from overhead and stop all traffic in the area until he's done with his "press" conference. He's blaming the cave ins on an earthquake.

He has taken the time to blast the press for interviewing family members of those trapped or for talking with UMWA officials. I am just totally offended and appalled at his actions. Over and over he calls out the names of the people the press have interviewed, claiming they know nothing of what is going on at the mine.

Regardless of the cause of the collapse, I'm finding this highly offensive. This isn't the time for him to seek to absolve himself of responsibility. He went as far as to say that he didn't know if the men were alive or dead and the tone of his voice...it just seemed not to matter to him. It's almost as if he's having a meltdown.

He claims it will take 2 to 3 days to even be able to get to the miners but smiles as he says the small hole they'll open up after those two or three days will allow them to get air and food to the miners. Um...if they don't have air now....Mister, you've lost it.

Where is his concern for the miners, their friends and family??? He's covering his ass!

This is the most putrid excuse of a CEO I've seen in a LONG time.