Blessing animals (and all of Creation) is nothing new for the churches. St. Francis of Assisi was known for his love of all living creatures and respect for the earth. The annual tradition of inviting animal owners to bring their pets and … [Read more...]
Appeal to Dog Track Owners: Join Us in a Fair Debate on Question 3
Already, we are concerned that the campaign has taken a troubling turn. In late March, dog track owner George Carney claimed that if Question 3 passes, it would put 6,000 to 8,000 people out of work. When he was asked to verify his … [Read more...]
Dog Racing a Dying Industry
No matter what happens with the ballot question that would legally ban Greyhound Dog Racing in Massachusetts, it's a dying industry. Gamblers bet just $1.6 million on races at Wonderland last year, down from over $20 million in 2001. … [Read more...]
The DiMasi Code
Cross Posted from the Gladys Kravitz Blog … [Read more...]
Some thoughts on casino day
Well, I tried getting into the hearing yesterday, but I got there a little late and the Gardner Auditorium was stuffed to the gills. Anyway, here's what I've been thinking ...The Governor does indeed sound resigned to the … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Proud Home of the Lobster Ranch
Cross Posted from the Gladys Kravitz Blog In response to the Governor Spitzer prostitution scandal the late night news program Nightline dug up and carted out former high-profile Hollywood Madam, Heidi Fleiss to offer her expert testimony … [Read more...]
The Governor is Fibbing! Or, Why Casinos Are Not Inevitable In Massachusetts.
1.) Myth - Tribal casinos can offer slots even if they're not legal in the host State The Johnson Act 0f 1951 prohibits slot machines on federal land including Indian Reservations and supports states which refuse to legalize slot machines. … [Read more...]
Casinos: 30K construction jobs? Try 6K.
Where has Gov. Patrick been getting his numb3rs?In Connecticut, the ongoing $1.5 billion expansion of two casinos created 2,600 new construction jobs. At that rate, casino developers in Massachusetts would have to spend $16.7 billion to … [Read more...]
Does this Governor make my butt look big?
In the summer of 2004, just as pundits were pronouncing that political conventions had become irrelevant, a young senator from Illinois was making his national debut on center stage. As he spoke, he held the nation in his hand. His words … [Read more...]
Slots for Tots – Part 1
Cross Posted from the Gladys Kravitz blog … [Read more...]
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