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I'm annoyed by some of the nonsense posted at the anti-casino website "casinofacts.org". I understand that some people are against having a resort casino here in Middleboro, and I respect your opinion if it's based on real commitment and real facts. But some of this stuff is such nonsense I just can't help responding

Here's some of what they have to say:

Cause The Host Community To Lose Control Of Their Town

Even if half of the town voters were casino employees (rather unlikely, isn't it?), why would you assume that they'd vote casino interests against their own interests in safe roads, education for their children, functional fire and police departments and so on?

Deepen Our State's Budget Problems

They say "Not one state in the country has ever solved its budget problems with gambling revenues".

So? Has any state solved its problems with auto manufacturers, super malls or car dealerships either? Saying a revenue source isn't going to solve our problems is meaningless, and certainly isn't a reason not to want that additional source.

Dramatically Increase the Tax Burden on Non-Gamblers

More nonsense. They say "states pay higher taxes in part because they need to make up for the unmet revenue needs that were promised by the casinos". So because casino revenue wasn't enough to cover all the needs a state has we should throw it away?

If a store offers me a $10.00 off coupon I should complain because there are more things I need to buy? How ridiculous.

Detract From Our State's Economy

They say "cities like Atlantic City and Detroit and states like Louisiana and Mississippi are still languishing, despite their heavy concentration of casinos". Again, so what? Because casinos aren't the be-all and end-all solution to every fiscal problem you can have we should shun them?

Change the Quality of Life in Our Communities

Sure. Some people would say for the better: they like the idea of a close by resort destination.

But does it have to change YOUR life? My wife and I go to Dave's Diner for breakfast once or twice a week. We like that we both can have a nice meal for under $15.00 including tip. Do you think we'll be heading for the pricey casino breakfast instead? So what has changed?

Hurt Our State's Families

Yes, there are people with gambling problems, and yes they can hurt their families. There are many other folks who are no more addicted to gambling than they are to the beer or wine they enjoy with their dinner, and they don't want to be told that they can't enjoy their lives because a few people have addiction problems.

There are ways to deal with gambling addiction. If we really wanted to, we could even issue gambling "licenses" that could be revoked before a person got into deep trouble - at a casino or with our already ubiquitous lottery tickets and Keno games. It would be extra overhead for the State and for casino owners, Keno bars and even grocery stores, but frankly it could also be a source of revenue. I don't necessarily want another bureaucratic licensing board, and I don't want to show a "license" when I buy a lottery ticket or a glass of beer, but if addiction really is a serious issue, maybe we need it. If it isn't, we don't - and the folks nattering about damage to families should be satisfied either way.

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