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Uranium mining left a legacy of death

January 15, 2008

Today I read that they are doing a study on the ill effects of uranium mining which is slated to be open in Chatam, Virginia, about 40 miles from my home and school where I work. I was told our Governor is a proponent for the mines because there is about 10 billion dollars worth of raw material which would greatly help the state's economy. The local people stand helpless as the political machine is moving forward on this catastrophe. God help us and our children when they finally get their way.

Whereas it is a shame people die w the U mining, compare it to the hundred of deaths from coal mining and gasses each year. Public does not realize coal miners even recieve more radiaion to their lungs too, mostly Radon gas.