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California doesn't want our timber, yet they want redwood decks. They don't want cattle grazing. Yet they want leather belts and beef and Jell-O.

Logger Gary Monchamp on why his region should secede from the union and form the 'State of Jefferson.'

Logger Gary Monchamp on why his region should secede from the union and form the 'State of Jefferson.'

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.