jerry bailey letter to editor

[theiman]

Statements without substance by Mr. Bailey

In fact, the Johnstons have pioneered safe and effective track operation and management, along with improvements in living and working conditions for the hard-working men and women on the backstretch

Someone want to check and see how many fire violations Balmoral Park, one of the Johnston's--"safe and effective track operations" have had in the past few years. Backstretch areas at both tracks, Balmoral and Maywood are runned down and in need of major repairs, from what I read on other forum boards, including horsemen who post on those boards.

Excelsior is the right choice for New York racing, for New York taxpayers, and for local communities alike.

JERRY BAILEY Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Nice of Mr. Bailey, a resident of Florida to know whats best for NY Racing and its taxpayers. Is that why Mr. Bailey resides in Florida a state who doesnt have a personal income tax.

Go sell some DVD's in Century Village to the seniors.