Put a moratorium on new construction. Look at Germany. There, buildings are not abandoned. They are refurbished and used. I propose we not allow any new construction until at least 98 percent of our existing buildings are occupied.
Contractors can make money remodeling the old buildings too.
Golf courses and landscaping should no longer be the No. 1 priority for our water use. If you don't think it is now, you are wearing blinders. We are living in a time that calls for drastic actions. We must take action now or watch our state die. The spirit of the April 25 front-page coverage by The Tampa Tribune of the very tragic events surrounding the fight over Terri Schiavo's right to die prompts this letter.