Reference Today's NWFDN letters, Douglas White, from Destin:

It's the same old tactic every time: everyone will lose their jobs without the TDC "stuffing" more people into here. The TDC is making this area into a SLUM!  Mr. White lives in Destin; does anyone want to bet me that he's NOT financially involved in the tourist industry? Remember, DOLLARS first!

    If any situation is going to cost you your job or business, Sir, it's the current TDC  "leadership" and their political cronies, who continue pell-mell towards crowded, non-tranquil conditions which will end our current thriving economy (approximately $210 Million in South Okaloosa and Walton Counties).

    Some of us are smart enough to know that you can't ruin the thing that got you there, at least not for very long. When I came here in 1970, Ft. Walton Beach was a tourist destination; no more. Why? Ask some of the folks who've been here a while for that answer; not the guy building the newest high-rise on the beach.

    We're trying very hard to save what we have, and have no intention of influencing any of the jobs in the private sector. We'd better do something before it's too late.

    So, get STRAIGHT on the facts; there is exhaustive documentation that Conference Centers don't work in areas this size. Don't blindly buy the scare tactics; the out-right lies. You can call anyone, anything in a letter to the editor. Mr. White has yet to make those accusations to my face!

Cheers!
Gaylan King

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