New Mexico Indian Gaming Association chairman Charlie Dorame said his pueblo, Tesuque, has spent more than $20 million in casino profits in the last few years on infrastructure. "That's more money than we received from the federal government since 1976," he said.
I'd rather that individuals (through gambling) pay for these improvements than taxpayers as a whole ante up for them.
Agreed. It just makes good business sense. The fact of the matter is that the tribes have too much infighting to ever truly do any damage with their casino's. But, they are sovereign nations, so let them do as they will - AND QUIT SPENDING MY TAX DOLLARS TO SUPPORT THEM!