Instead of marching to the front gate, protesters sat down at the entrance of the Massey Energy owned Goals Coal plant because there were over 200 coal miners and supporters blocking the gates to the coal complex. The protest rally at Marsh Fork Elementary School featured musicans and speakers -- both were constantly interrupted by the counter-protesters throughout the day.The protest rally at Marsh Fork Elementary School featured musicians and speakers -- both were constantly interrupted by...
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Instead of marching to the front gate, protesters sat down at the entrance of the Massey Energy owned Goals Coal plant because there were over 200 coal miners and supporters blocking the gates to the coal complex. The protest rally at Marsh Fork Elementary School featured musicans and speakers -- both were constantly interrupted by the counter-protesters throughout the day.The protest rally at Marsh Fork Elementary School featured musicians and speakers -- both were constantly interrupted by the counter-protesters throughout the day. The peaceful demonstrators marched in silence, two by two, towards the Massey Energy-operated Goals Coal Plant, where about 200 coal miners and their wives were waiting for the peaceful protesters, including NASA scientist James Hansen, actor and activist Daryl Hannah, and 94 year old West Virginia statesman Ken Hechler, who were among the 29 people arrested.
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