- December 26, 2024
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Feral cats are a danger to our native species
Dear Editor:
As a Palm Coast resident and animal lover, I am confused by the actions of the Community Cats of Palm Coast organization. Their policy to trap, neuter and return these non-native, invasive animals to our community has me confused.
It seems as though they are not considering the effects of this practice on the native wildlife. As I said before, I am an animal lover and very much enjoy observing the numerous lizards, frogs, birds, squirrels, etc., that inhabit my neighborhood. I do not enjoy going outside and finding the carcasses of these same animals, after they have been slaughtered by these formerly domestic, now feral felines.
In my opinion, this is no different than the devastating effect the population of non-native pythons has had on the southern part of our state. No one seems to bat an eye, when efforts are made to rid the state of the reptilian invaders. Granted the pythons aren't cute and furry, but like the cats, they are doing a number on the native species. Where do we draw the line? Cute and furry, invasive critters get a free pass, to rid our city of species that have been here, long before there was a Palm Coast, but pythons (doing the same thing in the south) are to be eliminated.
Here's an idea that I had: trap the offending felines and relocate them to the Everglades. This will provide food for the pythons, thus leaving some food for the native alligators, snakes, etc. It will also help to save the lives of the local wildlife, from the scourge of the Murderous Cats of Palm Coast.
Rob Robertson
Palm Coast
Officials who voted for red light cameras should resign
Dear Editor:
City officials who voted for the red-light cameras before it was legal need to resign immediately and issue apologies to all those they imposed hardships on.
This mentality of go ahead and do it, then ask for forgiveness later, needs to stop now!
How much has this cost the tax payers in legal fees, filing fees, court fees, personnel salaries of those issuing and collecting fines, not to mention citizens who took time off to contest tickets? And what about that reimbursement?
Enough is enough! City officials need to face consequences of their illegal actions.
Steven Carr
Palm Coast
Why not use Bunnell’s courthouse for Palm Coast City Hall?
Dear Editor:
Each week, something is in the paper about building or leasing a new town hall — for a zillion dollars, it seems.
Usually in the same paper the courthouse in Bunnell is tossed around. No one wants it. Well, Bunnell is only 10 minutes from Palm Coast Parkway and Interstate 95.
Wouldn't it be feasible to get this unwanted building free and use the monies allocated for a new Palm Coast City Hall on restoring it?
I know it's not in Palm Coast; but does that really matter, if we could save a historical building and have a grand old building for Palm Coast City Hall?
Maybe this is too simple, or not politically correct to have our City Hall out of the city limits by a mile or so.
Carol Propper
Palm Coast
