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The Commonwealth or State of Massachusetts has become the "hub" of sports for the country lately. Consider this...
The Boston Red Sox have just won their second World Series title in 3 years, a feat some people never thought they'd see accomplished once in their lifetime. Especially myself, as I am a New York Yankees fan (that's right haha)...
The New England Patriots (or Foxboro Patriots as I like to call them) are 18-0 and on their way to Glendale, Arizona to face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII...
The Boston Celtics are off to a 33-6 start (the best in the league) and appear well on their way to their first NBA title in 22 years, the first of my lifetime...
On a "lesser" note, the Boston Bruins appear to have shaken off the bitter December in which they went 6-10 and have moved into playoff contention (currently the 7th seed). Keep in mind that only 12 points seperate the top 8 teams...
However, there are still some serious issues with Massachusetts politically, which many people don't appear to take into account because of the great sports era Massachusetts is currently experiencing.
Some State Officials (Including the governor and the states 2 United States Senators) believe the regulation of casino gambling will solve the job crisis that it currently faces. Many people in our state are in favor of legislation for casino gambling, under the notion that Connecticut and Rhode Island reap "valuable" tax dollars from Massachusetts residents who venture to those states to gamble. However, they do not realize the repercussions of such a casino in our state, at THIS time, with unemployment at an all-time high!
Massachusetts currently ranks 40th in crime amongst other states our country, which is exceptionally low. The implementation of casino gambling in Massachusetts will significantlly effect the crime rate.
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick (I Hate the fact we share the same name) has proposed the construction of 3 casinos in Massachusetts. One for every region of the state (Southcoast, Greater Boston, Western Massachusetts/Springfield).
With unemployment in the state ranked 21st in the country and the United States Economy heading towards a recession, how will people be able to afford to go to casinos once they are constructed if they won't have any money to gamble?
A limited number of jobs will be created from these casinos, most of which will come from TEMPORARY construction jobs. A limited number of jobs will be available for relevant casino work, such as security officers, ushers, kitchen staff, card dealers, etc.
Casino gambling is not the way to go for Massachusetts right now. What will broke-gambling junkies do when they run out of money to gamble? They will commit robbery and burglary.
"HEY I JUST LOST $7,000 ON THE PATRIOTS GAME AT THAT NEW MIDDLEBORO CASINO WHAT THE HELL AM I GOING TO DO?!" --- OJ Simpson (if he were a resident haha)
"WELL YOU COULD ALWAYS ROB SOME HOUSES RIGHT OJ?" --- hahaha
People in this state need to focus on the real issues at stake. Not to say that what the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots are currently accomplishing is great, but people around here need to start paying attention more to the future it faces. Also don't take it as if everyone will get robbed, just those unfortunate ones.
We can change the current direction in which our state is heading and prevent the crime rate from going up. What our politicians need to do is find other ways to create jobs and perhaps raise the state sales tax to 6-7% rather than the current 5% we currently charge on all nonessential purchases.
Don't let the triumphs and current sports glory surrounding the State of Massachusetts fool you, the state is heading towards hard times, unless of course the people try and prevent it.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Despite Sports Glory, Legislation for Casino Gambling will lead to hard times in Massachusetts
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Great article . If our so-called political leaders had done what they are elected to do such as bring job's and spend our tax revenue correctly instead of as drunken casino gambling addicts our state would not be in the mess it is in right now . It's easier to bring the Casino issue to the forefront instead of cleaning up the mess they have created .. Stop blaming Romney because anytime he cut the fat out of the budget the fat democratic party just added it back in with there majority rule .. Remember it was the Democrat's who refused to cut taxes because they said the voters did not know what they voted for . Again we are paying for all of the mismanagement of tax revenue by our wonderful democratic party . How about lay off's at the state level to help save some tax money and balance the budget .
ReplyDeleteHi Pat:
ReplyDeleteFirst let me extend my condolences for being a Yankee fan. After a few dozen years of thinking "Wait 'til next year" by July, you'll get over it.
I agree with most of your issue rant. The only thing I'd be leery of is raising the sales tax, or any other tax for that matter.
If you or your family hit a financial bump in the road you do not try to extort more money from your employer, you cut your exoenses. Massachusetts spending has risen from 2 to 2-1/2 times the rate of inflation.
I suspect there is big time fat in the pork barrell. Let the stooges on Bacon Hill get the knives out and severely cut the budget and taxes to stimulate the economy.
Keep uo the good work...Moe Lauzier