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The Villages
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Floridians may finally get chance to end greyhound racing

To the Editor:

This November, the voters of our state may finally have an opportunity to outlaw the utterly barbaric “sport” of greyhound racing.

These marvelous animals are forced to live miserable existences in near-constant confinement, and are often destroyed immediately upon suffering a serious injury. Or they’ll be put down when unwanted. In all, over 400 racing dogs have been killed since Florida started keeping records in 2013. On average, that’s one dead dog every three days.

Now the Constitution Revision Commission is considering Proposal 67, which would fully outlaw wagering on dog races starting in 2020. This past Friday, the proposal was unanimously approved in its final committee hearing.

Make no mistake, dog racing is a dying industry in this country. 40 states have already banned it, and there are only 18 tracks operating across 5 states.

Now is our chance to drive a stake through the heart of this cruel industry. Contact the CRC (flcrc.gov) and encourage them to APPROVE Proposal 67.

Ben Douthett
Village of Dunedin

Neglect of golf course maintenance now costing us millions of dollars

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of St. Charles resident argues that neglect of golf course maintenance is now costing residents millions of dollars.

Karen says her intent has been misinterpreted

A Village of Belle Aire resident who stirred quite a discussion with a previous Letter to the Editor, follows up to say that her intent was misinterpreted.

Our amenities are being used by families with kids

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Citrus Grove resident says she is not happy about families with kids using amenities paid for by residents.

Finally allocating funds to the golf courses!

A Village of Hadley resident said he is happy that more money is being allocated to the golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Trump is unfit for any office

A Village of Osceola Hills resident, in a Letter to the Editor, details why he thinks former President Trump is unfit to hold any office.