[eleni121]

I agree with your assessment long range, but for the fact that Pataki/NYS has a nerve trying to get this passed while refusing to cut bloated social welfare programs in the state.

I say cut the welfare giveaways and leave the reservations alone. The state has lots more serious issues to deal with than the reservations. In fact, the Senecas did him/NYS a favor when they agreed to open a casino in Niagara Falls NY where for years the only sound heard (besides the falls) was people packing up and leaving or driving across to Ontario to do their gambling to the tune of 100 milion exiting the state per month.

Lots of people in Western NY have more sympathy for the Senecas than for RINO Pataki and the disgusting Democrats. Why? Casino jobs and lower prices for gas and cigarettes. The state has done nothing but tax everyone to death.

[CSM]

I agree completely. Cut spending, cut taxes and the state will reap the benefits. Of course, since it isn't their ox, many on this thread think it is OK!