Posted on 01/02/2003 10:57:57 AM PST by NormsRevenge
Edited on 04/12/2004 5:47:29 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
State and local governments, the tribal gaming establishment and various newspapers have lined up to oppose situating Indian casinos near cities. This chorus of nays exposes an elaborate hypocrisy.
Let's start with Gov. Gray Davis' disapproval of a site near Interstate 80 and Reed Avenue in West Sacramento for the Upper Lake Pomo tribe. According to his spokesman Russ Lopez, "The governor feels strongly that gaming should not be allowed in urban areas on non-traditional sites." He wants to restrict the action to rural areas, such as the Capay Valley, where I live.
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