Letter: High technology won’t take root in Nevada desert

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999 | 9:03 a.m.

Although voters twice defeated an amendment to allow the state to loan money to fledgling high-tech companies -- promoters of the proposal will try again in November 2000. High-tech industry will never be a part of Nevada.

First, Nevada is a computer illiterate state. After seven years and $100 million the Welfare Division is still running around in circles trying to learn a computer program.

Second, Nevada is a gambling, alcohol and sex state. High-tech companies don't want that rubbing off on their employees.

Last of all, Nevada doesn't have a 5,000-acre beanfield that was once Irvine, Calif., before it became a high-tech area.

THERESA A. MATAGA

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