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In the city of Amarillo, a local amusement park, Wonderland, has become a topic of heated discussion. The park, which has been a family-owned business for decades, is facing criticism from citizens who believe they should have access to the park at a lower cost. The owners, who have worked tirelessly to maintain the park and make a modest profit, are facing backlash from the community. The park’s pricing model has been compared unfavorably to that of Six Flags, a larger amusement park chain. However, the argument has been made that Six Flags can afford to charge less for entry as they make significant profits from merchandise and refreshments sold within the park. The future of Wonderland, and other local institutions like the Sod Poodles, symphony, Amarillo Little Theatre, WT fine arts and sports, and Amarillo College fine arts and sports, is being called into question, with a call to action for the community to support these institutions or risk losing them…