Voice of the People: Keep Florida family friendly. Say no to expanded gambling – The Ledger

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Regarding the possibility of enhanced gambling all over Florida: no, no, no!

So far, gambling has legally been with the Seminole Tribe in one location. It has appeared to satisfy those who choose to gamble. And it has been just one aspect of many choices of entertainments for adults who visit as well as adults who live in Florida. But not for families with children.

Our state government needs to protect and stabilize all natural features of our beautiful, natural and unique state of Florida for all.

Marian Morrison, Lake Wales

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I'm living in the most dangerous time of my life - stupidity, ignorance and a lot of uneducated adults listen to the propaganda, lies and untrue stories spread by the news media. CNN seems to be the worst.

When we elect congressional members into office, they have no intention of thinking for themselves and representing the majority of the people. Is there a right or wrong vote on each bill? For the voters it seems quite simple. If it's good for all of America, the simple vote is yes.

Unfortunately we have voted into office more than 500 congressmen, Democrats and Republicans. Greed, power and money is their goal. The most unbelievable thing occurs, not one of them can vote for the people that elected them. It's a party vote only, all Democrat or all Republican.

We no longer have a people's government in Washington D.C. We have two Democratic Party leaders or two Republican Party leaders running our country. That makes it a one-party government, run as one government.

Can you think of a few other countries run by a single government - Cuba, Russia, Iran to name a few. Pray that our First Amendment can save us before it becomes eliminated.

Robert Reese, Winter Haven

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