The Governor was quoted in another story as saying "I'm not taking this lightly,''. "You can't do this without defining who we are.'' Couldn't have said it better. State government has just defined themselves (and us) as being devoid of any other ways to improve the local economy. Instead, they sanctioned high efficiency money extraction factories that target the very people who can least afford to lose. How about tackling meaningful things like tort reform, abolishmnet of non-compete clauses, lower electricity costs and squashing the soft corruption that is marbled throughout every level of government. Patrick is right, this action has defined us.

5 years? They must know already who is going to be on the commision. They must know who the major players are who will be bidding for the locations. The bidders must already have all their ducks in a row. Why aren't the shovels hitting the dirt this Spring? By the time the casinos are ready, the economy will be back in full swing.