Ya mean a CEO might ACTUALLY go to JAIL?
BREAKING: Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship indicted on federal charges for systematic safety violations leading to the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster that killed 29 coal miners in 2010. Blankenship now faces 31 years in jail.
From the text of the indictment: "Blankenship knew that [Upper Big Branch Mine] was committing hundreds of safety-law violations every year and that he had the ability to prevent most of the violations that [the mine] was committing. Yet he fostered and participated in an understanding that perpetuated [the mine's] practice of routine safety violations, in order to produce more coal, avoid the costs of following safety laws, and make more money."
Don Blankenship needs to be held accountable for his greed and recklessness that cost 29 coal miners their lives!
We could end poverty in this country, end children going hungry if we just did a few things. #1. Treat all income the same, earned or unearned should be taxed at the same rate and graduate the tax rates so that the 1% pays higher taxes unless they invest in businesses that support the US economy and jobs. (Eisenhower's highest tax rate was 91%, it's called pay or play!) #2. Fine and criminalize people or businesses hiding money off shore to avoid taxes. #3. the Supreme Cou...
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![BREAKING: Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship indicted on federal charges for systematic safety violations leading to the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster that killed 29 coal miners in 2010. Blankenship now faces 31 years in jail.
From the text of the indictment: "Blankenship knew that [Upper Big Branch Mine] was committing hundreds of safety-law violations every year and that he had the ability to prevent most of the violations that [the mine] was committing. Yet he fostered and participated in an understanding that perpetuated [the mine's] practice of routine safety violations, in order to produce more coal, avoid the costs of following safety laws, and make more money."
Don Blankenship needs to be held accountable for his greed and recklessness that cost 29 coal miners their lives!
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