Posted on 05/18/2004 8:44:29 AM PDT by nickcarraway
btttttttttt
They do not have to pay taxes.
Bulls**t.
There are certainly many taxes other businesses must pay which Indian businesses on "Tribal" lands DO NOT PAY.
I believe that property taxes to the respective city/county is just one item.
Payroll taxes must be adherred to IF the employee lives "OFF THE RESERVATION".
Income taxes to each state is a different issue. Each state is trying to set up their own deal.
Normal building permits, adherance to zoning, etc., falls by the wayside, as this land is now considered "Tribal lands", even if recently purchased for the sole purpose of building a casino.
Until you have had one of these monsters shoved down your throat, don't be so ignorant of the problems they drag along with the "new jobs".
Bottom line- If YOU want to build a casino, YOU WILL pay permits, go thru enviro inspections hoops, have to hire (sometimes) employees at a wage that matches local union rates, workmen's comp, insurance, and on and on and on. The regular business CANNOT compete with the "Indian" business on the same level playing field. The level playing field doesn't exist when "Indian" businesses are concerned.
Why can't I own a casino ?
There is actually a casino here is Calif that is owned by a "tribe" which consists of exactly ONE member. Not very close to the Webster's definition of a TRIBE which I grew up learning.
As soon as you can show me, constitutionally, where the states have ANY authority over tribal lands, businesses etc... then I'll agree with you.
Until then, suck it up and get over it.
I'd like to see documentation on that, because personally I think you are full of crap - any tribe that had one member would have long ago lost recognition and been considered an extinct tribe.
Now, post proof.
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