Snowbird readers, Horace McClemore column defended
The editor defends Horace McClemore's Birds Of A Feather satire amid angry calls from Snowbirds. He emphasizes free speech, notes past controversial columns by Buchwald and Rooney, and urges readers to enjoy remaining winter weeks while preserving the community ties and Snowbird activity coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace McClemore
Wisconsin
Michigan
Art Buchwald
Lebanon
China
Andy Rooney
Horace
Buchwald
Destin
Farewell to Destin Snowbirds Ends Winter Visit Season
The editorial notes the annual departure of winter visitors from Canada and northern states to Destin South Walton, praising their role as neighbors and economic boosters. It cites up to 12 million dollars spent by Snowbirds on lodging, food, and services, and urges continued cordial relations until return next season.
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Gulf Coast
Canada
Destin-South Walton
Destin
McClemore Tale Sparks Snowbirds Controversy in Destin
In Destin the Horace S. McClemore column triggered an international stir as Canadian Snowbirds and visitors voiced outrage. The writer notes embassy calls, a promised Canadian news report, and a debate on the Snowbirds’ impact while stressing the piece remains a column, not editorial policy.
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East Pass
Henry Kissinger
el Salvador
Lebanon
Destin
Washington
Horace S. McClemore
Atlanta
Trudeau
McClemore
Illinois
Arizona
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Vermont
Lee and Destin Fisher in Leaky Rowboat Incident
Destin resident Lee improvised to keep balance after a leaky rowboat started taking on water while fishing. Neighbors reported the craft listing as the two men attempted to reach shore.
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Destin
Letters To The Editor Calls For Apology To Snowbirds
A reader condemns Horace S. McClemore for a harsh editorial about winter visitors, defending Snowbirds and Canadian guests as respectful, law abiding travelers who contribute to the community. The writer urges a full apology for the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace S. McClemore
Okaloosa County
Feather Your Venom Letter to The Destin LOG Editor
A reader defends Snowbird status and objects to Horace McClemore’s Destin LOG editorial. He recalls wars fought, dues paid, and a right to live anywhere, urges calm, questions income of the editor, and asks to tone down venom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Horace McClemore
Destin Log
Destin
Mr. McClemore
Horace
Birds Of A Feather Sparks Snowbird Outcry
A Destin editorial by Horace S. McClemore provokes strong reaction from Snowbirds and locals. Readers dispute the piece, defend tourism, and pledge continued winter visits despite alleged insults, noting the region’s income depends on winter visitors.
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Destin Log
Michigan
Observer
Horace S. McClemore
McClemore
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