Mohegan Sun promotes casino in W. Mass.

Parent and Educator wrote:

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A lot. And I don't think gambling is a good, long term way to generate revenue whether it is run by the state, the federal government, private enterprise, or whatever. It's merely a band aid solution that comes at a cost.

Jim wrote:

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And what studies do you base your "thinking" on?
Gambling will always be around. Why not use it to our benefit?

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Parent and educator wrote:

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Many have studied and written on casinos, hence the ongoing controversy. Can I send you all the links right now, no. Why not start by contacting Dan Bosley's office and ask why he has been against casinos for as long as he has? Not saying he is the authority, but he does have info.
There's a part of me that agrees with you -- why not use it to our benefit? I'll take it a step further -- why not legalize and tax drugs and prostitution? These, too, have always been around and would undoubtedly provide significant tax revenue. No one has convinced me that these will provide long term solutions -- and I believe gambling and the others I mentioned come at a greater cost than benefit.
It's like smoking, a legal and to some extent state supported activity that generates significant tax revenue. If smoking were "discovered" today for the first time, there is no way it would be legal. Just because it has been around for centuries, is it OK? Same goes for alcohol. I am not advocating a ban on either, merely pointing out that just because something has been around doesn't mean it is a good thing.

Jim wrote:

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Have you actually been to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods? They're not the den of thieves you have pictured in your mind.
I'm not saying that it is a good thing, I'm saying that it has been around and will continue to be for a long time and why not use it to our advantage.
You have tied these casinos together with illegal drugs and prostitution. Sorry they're not the same. Go and see for yourself.
It sounds like your point of view is born of religious morals. Perhaps you should go and ask all the christians who take casino bus trips if they are worried about their place in heaven. Take a break and have some fun.

just me wrote:

bring it up to North Adams---they can buy all the land they need CHEAP and maybe buy the whole city for a handfull of beads---far more than it's worth.

just me wrote:

bring it up to North Adams---they can buy all the land they need CHEAP and maybe buy the whole city for a handfull of beads---far more than it's worth.