Why does Yahoo News have to show the pain of Utah coal miner’s families?
Yahoo News is showing a picture of 10 year old girl obviously in deep stress and anguish over the deaths and uncertainties of the coal mine rescue efforts in Utah. I think we are all hoping for good news and want to keep up to date on events, but we don’t need to see pictures like this. Why does Yahoo – and other media groups – insist on showing the personal pain of these family members and others when such tragedies strike? I
Thanks Soccer Mom for clarifying that her father made it out OK. I did read the article, and I know her father is safe. In a small mining town like that, she will know the men who died as well as those who are still trapped, as well as their families. Like another post said, I bet she wishes this whole story didn’t happen and the cameras would go away.



