A poll at SFGate.com asked “Should the state plow billions into the nanotechnology vision?” with the results concluding that the hype may not be entireley beneficial:

— Yes. The dividend includes tax dollars and jobs in the long run. 17%

— No. A billion- or trillion-dollar industry doesn’t need our ante. 41%

— Good idea. But get industry to put the payback in writing. 41%

This weeks burning issue is “What was your main dish for today’s holiday meal?”