FUTURE CANNABIS FARMER OF CALIFORNIA

Re "Smoke and spin" by Nick Miller (SN&R Beats, October
14):

We'll pick the devil or pick the devil: Jerry or Meg. Not really a
choice, is it, for those exercising their democratic duties and
wanting to pick a leader who supports cannabis reform?

I have seen the "cut taxes" way of improving the economy, and it leads
to a lack of investment back into the state and an exodus of
good-paying jobs. Greed is not good in this case. I figure Meg wants
to start at the top and work her way down toward the end of her first
term. Jerry wants to ramp up what is left of industry and rally the
economic troops. Both will be floundering without economic growth.

We have a chance to empower first-time small business in places like
Stanislaus County. Folks-like myself-are willing to learn to be in
canna-business. I am willing, since jobs that pay enough to pay for a
home are now getting 25 applicants or more per job offer around here,
two years after my welding plant closed and took my job with it.

Maybe what we need in California is "homegrown" industry aimed at
small business! Forget the "mega-cannabis factory" way, and focus on
putting people in local communities to growing the state's cannabis.

I volunteer to learn how to be in business producing certified
California cannabis. Pick me! Jerry! Pick me! Meg! Anyone! A job,
please . pick me!

Ernst Berg

Turlock