[Barefoot]

It is sad to think that when I return in October, there will be no more buffalo. They have been such an integral part of Village life and a source of pride for residents.

The "close proximity" of the buffalo to humans could have been easily resolved by double fencing, or electric fencing (which gives a slight shock, unpleasant but not dangerous). The Developer has horse farms and would be well aware of the options.

And that is why I don't buy the story that the buffalo are being moved in the best interests of the public. To me, it looks like the Developer wanted to use the valuable buffalo fields for other purposes. (And I don't have a problem with that, he owns the property, and should be able to use it as he wishes). Rather than having a public outcry about losing the buffalo, it is much easier to sell the idea that the buffalo are being moved because they pose a danger to residents.

It is hard to believe that anyone would expose themselves or their children to danger from wild animals. There are gators on some of the golf courses, and I've heard of golfers poking them with a club to try to get them to move so they can recover a ball. (Fumar, heard a rumour it was you, but not sure).

As a sidenote, when I had horses I backed on a regional forest. I would sometimes go out to feed the horses and find strangers with their children inside the horse paddock patting the horses. They were so surprised when I informed them they were putting their children at risk. Even the friendliest 1,000 pound animal can be unpredictable and dangerous.