Bill Jaques: Gallo suit another example of state overreach
Re “State sues Gallo Glass” (Page A1, March 3): I have never worked for Gallo, nor has any member of my family; I do, however, on occasion use their products. As a many-year Modesto resident and native Californian, I’ve always seen Gallo as a very reputable company and a good steward of both the land and environment – not to mention the unending great things they do for our community. Our state officials admit “no evidence that consuming wine from these bottles poses a health threat,” yet they are proceeding with the lawsuit. I guess this is an example of “anything for a buck.”
California continues to wring its hands and wonder why businesses leave the state for friendlier business climates. I would encourage the management at Gallo to find a nice friendly “right to work state,” and slowly and methodically move their glass plant to that state. To bad they can’t transplant the grapes, too.
Bill Jaques, Modesto
This story was originally published March 3, 2015 at 11:20 AM with the headline "Bill Jaques: Gallo suit another example of state overreach."