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All Nine Trapped U.S. Miners Rescued - Officials
Reuters | 7/28/02

Posted on 07/28/2002 12:00:29 AM PDT by kattracks

SOMERSET, Pa. (Reuters) - All nine miners trapped for three days in a flooded Pennsylvania coal mine were hauled to safety on Sunday, officials said.

Using a U.S. Navy capsule, rescuers pulled the miners one by one out of a flooded shaft 240 feet underground and up through a 26-inch wide hole that had been drilled down to the men.

The last of the nine men -- who were all in good condition -- was pulled to the surface at about 2:40 a.m., the officials said.

"All nine. All nine," Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker shouted in celebration as he pumped his fist in the air.The men were trapped in the Que Creek mine in rural Somerset County, about 60 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday when they inadvertently broke through into an abandoned, water-filled shaft. The rescue brought a jubilant climax to an agonizing drama in which rescue operations overcame a series of troubling equipment problems that caused an 18-hour delay on Friday.



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To: 4Freedom
I understand the point you are making, but I want to interject that while I am also "Hispanic", I'm an American first :)
61 posted on 07/28/2002 8:25:34 AM PDT by TxBec
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To: 4Freedom
This rescue was miraculous!

Mexicans. They do the jobs that big business is too chintzy to pay an American a living wage to do (while dumping the pest's subsidy costs off on those same Americans).

62 posted on 07/28/2002 8:29:53 AM PDT by Tancredo Fan
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To: TxBec
Just out of curiosity, do you have dual citizenship?

What do you think of American citizens that have dual citizenship?

Do you believe they feel they're Americans first?

Do you believe we should believe them when they say it?

63 posted on 07/28/2002 8:39:52 AM PDT by 4Freedom
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To: 4Freedom
Just out of curiosity, do you have dual citizenship?

No. I was born here in the U.S. to an American father and a naturalized American citizen mother from Panama.

What do you think of American citizens that have dual citizenship?

My brother was born in Panama (Canal Zone) and technically could claim dual citizenship, but hasn't and doesn't plan to. I can't speak for others.

Do you believe they feel they're Americans first?

The people I knew who have immigrated here consider themselves Americans first and are very patriotic.

Do you believe we should believe them when they say it?

That's up to you.

64 posted on 07/28/2002 8:55:38 AM PDT by TxBec
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To: TxBec
My question didn't concern all immigrants to this country, just those that came and maintain dual citizenship, now.

Mainly, those that are encouraged to maintain their citizenship by their countries of origin and to continue to participate in their elections.

Do you believe that Americans that maintain dual citizenship are Americans first?

65 posted on 07/28/2002 9:09:54 AM PDT by 4Freedom
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To: 4Freedom
I'm looking at post #59 and this last post of yours and wonder why the whole subject came up. I'm sorry I took the bait. This thread is supposed to be a joyful one about the successful rescue of all nine of the miners, not a political rant about Hispanic versus non-Hispanic workers. :: going back to sit in my corner :::
66 posted on 07/28/2002 9:15:43 AM PDT by TxBec
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To: TxBec
Yeah, I saw that on FOX News Channel last night just before
I laid my head down. Tis good, thanks!


68 posted on 07/28/2002 9:20:38 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: 4Freedom
What do you think of American citizens that have dual citizenship? Do you believe they feel they're Americans first?

Do you feel the same way about the Israelis that sit over in Jerusalem and vote in Florida by mail or is it just Mexicans you have an itch over?

69 posted on 07/28/2002 9:22:25 AM PDT by Dave S
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To: Big Dan
Good morning!

Glorious morning, isn't it? I had to watch until all the miners were out last night. I love seeing prayers answered.

They discussed why divers couldn't help last night with a navy captain that was there for pressurization concerns. At the rate they were pumping the water out of there, it was not possible to send divers in. They would not have been able to make it both ways.

Becki

70 posted on 07/28/2002 9:23:26 AM PDT by Becki
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To: MeeknMing
you know I will have to "steal" your "woo-hoo" don't you? LOL
71 posted on 07/28/2002 9:27:08 AM PDT by TxBec
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To: Dave S
I feel the same way about all dual citizens.

Wasn't Pollard a dual citizen?

72 posted on 07/28/2002 9:28:44 AM PDT by 4Freedom
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To: Big Dan
The governor is getting a bad rap here from some. I saw no indication he was hogging the limelight or using the crisis as a photo-op. (He's running for NO political office!).

To the contrary he appeared concentrated on the job at hand, pitched in to help where he could, honored the families by giving them info first, and moved around the workers helping with morale and then shaking hands with them after the crisis ended.

The problem was that the TV pool contingent was following his every move when they could. He made a better photo-op for THEM, and he's not the culprit. Do you think the cameras would concentrate all night on some anonymous mud-smeared grunt operating the machinery? Not in TV land, my friend.

Some cynics are so used to slimy, attention-grubbing politicians, that when a genuine guy appears, they refuse to acknowledge the fact.

Kudos to the governor!

Leni

73 posted on 07/28/2002 9:31:48 AM PDT by MinuteGal
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To: TxBec
There were two different endings to it, It was changed about one week after it was issued.
74 posted on 07/28/2002 9:36:46 AM PDT by Not now, Not ever!
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To: TxBec
I've been lifting these fellows up in prayer the past few days. Got up at 5a.m. this morning and turned on the news and wahoooooo! Praise God!
75 posted on 07/28/2002 9:36:47 AM PDT by homeschool mama
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To: homeschool mama
There were soooo many prayers going out for these guys. Never underestimate the power of prayer.
76 posted on 07/28/2002 9:39:08 AM PDT by TxBec
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To: TxBec
My initial post wasn't directed at you, but you're free to jump in with a comment.

I wonder why your initial comment was an attempt to change the subject?

I wonder why your answer to my question was an attempt to dodge my question.

It's also curious that you still don't answer my question. Isn't it?

Just can't bring yourself to give an honest opinion of Americans with dual citizenship, can you?

Your non-answer is an answer in itself.

You may now return to your joyous celebration in your corner.

77 posted on 07/28/2002 9:41:25 AM PDT by 4Freedom
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To: homeschool mama
I was in the main thread last night till nearly 2am. When they started coming out of that hole and hole-in-one was posting the pictures...it was so exciting. I got the chills!
78 posted on 07/28/2002 9:43:08 AM PDT by 2Jedismom
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To: TxBec
You've got freepmail, sis.
79 posted on 07/28/2002 9:46:33 AM PDT by 2Jedismom
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To: 2Jedismom
Thankya, ma'am :)
80 posted on 07/28/2002 9:49:27 AM PDT by TxBec
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