Whereas it is in the best interest of Greyhound racing and the members of the National Greyhound Association to protect live Greyhound racing, as well as the future potential of any live racing, wherever it is practical and feasible, the NGA Board of Directors hereby takes the formal position in support of the principle of preserving live-racing and live-race programs and in opposition to simulcasting when not accompanied by live-race programs. 08-2009