Pubdate: Thu, 20 Mar 2014
Source: Chico Enterprise-Record (CA)
Copyright: 2014 Chico Enterprise-Record
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Author: Everett Gremminger

BUTTE SHOULDN'T ASPIRE TO BEING MARIJUANA CAPITAL

Your editorial about the "entertaining election" was spot on. However 
the election also could be devastating to the county. The District 2 
supervisors race between incumbent Larry Wahl and admitted dope user 
Andrew Merkel could be the beginning of the end for Butte County if 
Merkel is elected.

At the numerous supervisors meetings on the marijuana issue the 
potheads put forth that Butte County could become the nation's No. 1 
pot growing county. Much like Napa Valley with wine and Silicon 
Valley with computers - Butte County could be No. 1 with pot. Isn't 
that just great? I would think that Butte County would better be 
known for olive oil, almonds, walnuts. The last thing anyone other 
than a dope user would want for our community is to be recognized as 
the pot capital. This could happen if Merkel gets elected.

Wahl is the backbone of our supervisors. At meetings he asks 
pertinent questions of agenda items. He always is prepared on the 
items and he isn't timid with his opinions. He votes the way he 
believes his constituents would agree with. He explains the reason 
for his vote.

Even our Gov. Jerry Brown stated that marijuana would be a downfall 
for the state. Users are not fully in control of themselves and don't 
think straight. I don't think even Jerry Brown (Moonbeam) would 
endorse Merkel. I certainly hope the voters of Butte County realize 
the threat this man would bring to the office of supervisor.

- - Everett Gremminger, Magalia
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