[metalcor]

I live in SE Ok, am married to a Chickasaw and am father to 4 tribe members. The Indian "casinos" seem to be more than welcomed by nearly all of the non-indian residents in this area that I come across. They have brought a lot of money and jobs to this area, with the vast majority of the dollars coming from Dallas- Fort Worth. This part of the country is booming largely because of the tribes. Unemplyment is below 2% in this county and construction of all kinds is booming. Just don't see the problem here.

[Zevonismymuse]

But these groups are not anti-Indian. They are anti-casino.

This is so true. My fellow citizens and I are being held hostage here in Santa Ynez by the Chumash Tribe. If anyone dares criticize the casino they are accused of racism. The Casino has literally destroyed our beautiful rural valley. And it is a steamroller. There is no way to stop it.

[discostu]

Having seen the lifestyle of the tribes in Southern AZ before the casinos and after I think anybody that's anti-Indian casino is just dumb. There might have been more "pride" in them before the casinos but they were the poorest people in the state. Pride isn't very good at fixing your roof or putting food on the table.

[tahiti]

"Americans citizens who have personally lost money, property, business, and basic civil rights as the result of aggressions by the Indian casino industry."

Amendment V

"...nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation."

If the contention above is true, than why do not the "American citizens" exert their rights?

[dennisw]

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