Rick, a cultural distrust of authority seems to be in line w/ years of coal company rule. Although I've often thought that distrust/disdain for authority, rules, etc. was the reason for West Virginians leaving civilized Va. in the first place, that is to have a place to live free from restrictions in the Western Va. Hills. I know I have a measure of authoritative distrust myself. Re: MTR,The whole thing is demoralizing for sure, but every time I go back to visit I am alarmed at the destruction and the rapid pace of it all. The situation is very serious there and something has to change immediately. Gail