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language less archaic would be welcomed, but this
amendment represents too much messing with the
state document. Sounds more like mischief, and we
don’t know what problem is being solved. Give this
the thumbs-down.
AMENDMENT 12: VOTE YES
Lobbying and Abuse of Office by Public Officers:
This amendment would bar public officials from lob-
bying both during their terms and for six years follow-
ing. It also would restrict current public officers from
using their office for personal gain. It expands ethics
rules for public officials — both elected officials and
government employees, including judges.
Six years is a long time. The current prohibition is
two years. However, we’ve seen too many lawmak-
ers skirt even that rule by acting as, say, paid con-
sultants before the time is up. Many government-
watchdog groups support this amendment. We do,
too.
AMENDMENT 13: VOTE YES
Ends Dog Racing in Florida: Amendment 13
would ban greyhound racing by the end of 2020.
This amendment represents a financial and ethical
clash between the gambling industry and animal-
rights advocates. But it also signals a cultural shift.
The racing industry has fought legislative meas-
ures to protect the dogs. Amendment 13 is a com-
promise: Florida’s 11 dog tracks would be allowed to
keep their gambling permits even if they halt racing
by 2019, and they would be able to operate as card
rooms and, in Broward and
Miami-Dade counties, larger-scale venues that
offer slot machines.
Dog-racing has become
a loss leader, a
sideshow to slots and card rooms. Amendment 13
allows them a graceful exit from this anachronistic
form of entertainment.
Gene Suppell
Editor & Publisher
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