But when it first started up, lots of people were talking about it, including the students. And so I thought, "This is a teachable moment." I took one of my eighth grade classes and we spent one class period talking about the … [Read more...]
BMG on casinos, part 1
Anti-casino posts, organized chronologically: May 25, 2007 - Why I have opposed casinos in the Commonwealth by Dan Bosley, Representative and candidate for Sheriff from North Adams Representative Daniel Bosley immediately dispenses with the … [Read more...]
Bob DeLeo Reveals Plan to Increase Crime in Massachusetts
At a heavily attended morning press conference, Speaker Robert DeLeo detailed his plan to increase crime in Massachusetts. In addition to authorizing two resort casinos and up to 750 slot machines at the state's four race tracks, DeLeo's … [Read more...]
The Factory
David and Goliath or Ms Norbut Prevails
I hope by now, everyone has read the article in the Boston Globe: For casino opponents, an unlikely ace in the hole I'm proud to be associated in a small way with a coalition dedicated to educating the public about the facts of the costs … [Read more...]
Patrick says “no” to racinos
An interesting development. Patrick told the Herald he would reject a compromise that would allow slots at racetracks up until the first resort-style casino is built in the Bay State. "I don't think we will ever get the destination resort … [Read more...]
Casino open thread
No time to write up a full post this morning, so here are some links to get you started on the topic of the day. In case you missed it, Speaker DeLeo proposed two resort casinos and four racinos or slot parlors in his Chamber of … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Senator Susan Tucker will not seek re-election
Richard Howe's blog broke the news tonight that Senator Susan Tucker will not seek re-election. She still has another year to serve, so her strong voice will still be in place to fight the predatory gaming industry in the coming … [Read more...]
Resort casinos will bring down the curtain on performing arts centers
First we will lose our top headline performers to casino performance venues - such artists as B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, David Copperfield, Bill Cosby, Miranda Lambert, Ian Anderson, Mandy Patinkin and many, many more. As evidence of … [Read more...]
The Case for the Commonwealth Against Slots and Casinos
It seems like no matter how poorly casinos are doing throughout the country, no matter how many times they rewrite the rules and laws in their favor, no matter what kind of damage they wreak, how many thousands of small business they … [Read more...]
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