[Chad Fairbanks]

I'm pretty reasonable about it - I have a pretty good sense of humor. However, that sense of humor ends when my people are compared to middle eastern terrorists - whether it's Bustamante, or FReepers, saying it.

Secondly, my sense of humor ends when I am told I am not a U.S. citizen, and that I should not have a right to participate in any political process.

Anything else, I really have no problem with...

I merely want to clarify that indians DO pay taxes - Federal, FICA, SSI, Payroll Taxes, Sales Taxes, State Income Taxes, etc... and on top of that, they pay licensing fees, regulatory fees, fees for gambling addiction programs, etc... The State gets enough money from the gaming tribes. But, they don't support the candidates that people want them to, so obviously they are not paying enough. :(

[DoughtyOne]

Other states collect these same fees from Indian Gaming plus direct payments for healthcare, schools and other items. Businesses in the state pay taxes on top of the other fees you mentioned the state gets. IMO the tribes are making quite a bit of money and should pay at least some direct fees in our state.