Did you know the state rock of California is serpentine, which contains chrysotile asbestos, a known human carcinogen?

Did you know in 1965 the California assembly unanimously voted to make serpentine the state rock because, citing legislative history, serpentine, "is of great economic importance to California [and] is the host rock for the state's newest and more rapidly-growing mineral industry-asbestos, now bringing in several millions of dollars annually?"

Asbestos is responsible for approximately 10,000 deaths every year in the United States. By the end of 2007, the total number of asbestosis and mesothelioma deaths in California alone (not including other asbestos-related diseases), is expected to climb over 7,600. Should the state rock of California be a toxic, cancer causing rock?

Should the state legislature choose a substitute for serpentine?

If you answered "Yes" above, which alternative is most appropriate?

How do you feel knowing that California's state rock is a known human carcinogen responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Californians every year? (Pick your top three responses in order of importance to you.)

Would you vote for a California Governor, senator or assemblyperson who refused to vote in favor of removing serpentine, asbestos ore, as California's state rock?

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