Bay State plans for casino gambling are moving ahead like turtles on Ambien.
By law, the licensing process is slow and deliberate. In practice, debate about it tends to be long-winded.
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Bay State plans for casino gambling are moving ahead like turtles on Ambien.
By law, the licensing process is slow and deliberate. In practice, debate about it tends to be long-winded.
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The fact that I know not one single person who has an interest (one way or another) in Massachusetts having gambling parlors, coupled with the fact that this is a major legislative concern, tells me that it reeks of corruption and hidden money. The voters don't care about this but the legislators do. It's way too clear what's going on here. And Massachusetts rubes will wind up the losers while our elected officials retire to the "gaming" industry in a few years, their reward for doing what was wanted by the gambling racket.
You are a bomb thrower -- making outrageous charges that you made up in your head, without a shred -- a shred, mind you -- of evidence.
Nothing is "clear." That it's moving so slowly at least makes it seem unlikely someone has engaged in bribery to get a positive decision.
Your post is what reeks.
The DELIBERATE pace will mean Massachusetts taxpayers will get the best deal out of this. Those wishing a faster approach are willing to sell the store to make a quick buck. Stay the course Mr. Crosby!
Casinos will destroy Massachusetts, as they bring out the worst in people, and are created through fraud, abuse and all kinds of mischief.
Casino's do not destroy a state. Its entertainment. Sure there are many people who have no control over their personal lives and get swallowed up in gambling, but the vast majority enjoy the casinos for not only the gambling but the shows and restaurants they provide. The real question for these diehard casino opponents should be Do
Sorry hit the wrong button Do people that oppose casinos drink? have they ever had a glass of wine? So what about returning to prohibition? thats ridiculous and we all know it but trying to ban casinos for others is the same thing. My advice is to take care of your own life and make your own choices and stop it with the holy war against those that enjoy casinos
People have a right to be concerned about things that may affect their quality of life, environment etc.
Drinking has absolutely nothing to do with gambling. What a crock!
Casinos are coming and there's nothing I can do about it at this point, but I was against them and I still am. We've gotten along without them for generations. Sure, there were a few people who played the numbers until the state lottery ended that. Maybe there were some backroom poker games, but so what? That's not comparable to prohibition and didn't effect the quality of life of the overwhelming majority.
People who wanted to go to a casino could take a junket to Atlantic City (or Foxwoods nowadays) and have a good time on the bus during the trip. It was something special for some people. That's not the same as riding the Blue Line to Suffolk Downs.