GROWING CONCERNS

Editor:

I enjoyed Ryan Burns' article "When Weed is Legal" (April 2) and I
don't have a problem with marijuana. In fact, I feel the government's
efforts to protect me has actually placed my family in a more
dangerous situation.

My concern is that J. D. wired 9,000 watts of lighting by himself. He
admits that his wiring experience comes from only four hours of
Internet reading and he can't fathom how so many growers burn their
houses down. I'm sure if I spent four hours on the Internet studying
how to grow marijuana, I could probably grow some plants but I
certainly would not be an expert. The same is true with J.D. trying
to wire a vital circuit. The main difference is that J.D.'s actions
could be detrimental to others. What about his fiancee and two dogs?
Or the innocent neighbors next door? Or the fireman who is injured -
or worse, loses his life - trying to save your house?

Come on, J.D. Call a licensed electrician and make sure you have a
dedicated circuit that meets today's electrical standards. I'm not an
expert but I do know that there are a lot of potential hazards when
wiring 9,000 watts of lighting and an elaborate exhaust system. This
is Humboldt County. All of us know licensed electricians that are
interested only in protecting you - not what you are growing.

Robert Cherry, Eureka