I, for one, would prefer to end mining completely, and for our new President make a real move towards alternative energy by declassifying industrial hemp as a drug, and allowing Kentuckians everywhere in the state to start cultivating this valuable crop and alternative form of fuel. Once King Coal, who has, for generations, kept their thumb on the populace of coal mining counties, loses its influence and other industries can move in, the majority of Appalachian people will have the promise of clean, safe jobs instead of the very precious few in government, medicine and education.