A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Serpentine logic
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To twist science facts presented to politicians for ulterior motives related to manipulating public support for large class-action lawsuits. The enactment of legislation with the intent of changing the state rock ([mineral]) designation to pander to a group of wealthy personal injury lawyers that have deliberately misled state congressmen on the geological relationship of [serpentine] to asbestos. Asbestoid materials may be derived from serpentine, but not all shiny [blue and green] serpentine is chrysotile (asbestoid form only).
California was the first, in 1965, to designate a State Rock. States in the USA that have significant mineral deposits often create a state mineral, rock, stone or [gemstone] to promote interest in their natural resources. For instance, in 2009, West Virginia named bituminous coal as their state rock.
Geologists have [rallied] to oppose the bill, arguing that there is no way to be harmed from casual exposure to natural serpentine rock.
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