Let’s Keep Gamblers In New York State
To the Readers’ Forum: I read with interest your question of the day regarding the Buffalo Seneca Casino legal decision. First off, I think the state dropped the ball by not originally legalizing non-Native American gambling in the state; other than bingo, Quick Draw, pull tabs and scratch-offs. Other states have been doing it for years; with more states now allowing it. People are going to gamble, so why don’t we try as hard as we can to keep them in NYS? Being that is in the past, NYS should now do all it can to fight for and promote Native American gambling in the state. It’s beyond me that one federal judge can decide what’s good or not good for the state. Although the returns will not be as great with the Senecas, we will still be rewarded with the benefits of increased tourism, employment, (employment taxes!!), miscellaneous revenues associated with gaming and the gamblers (food, gas, lodging, shopping, etc and all sales tax received on these purchases. And don’t forget th
» Full StoryJustices Become Activists After Confirmation
To the Readers’ Forum:
Regarding your editorial July 6, on how the Rule of Law affects us all by Randy Elf.
He cites and I agree, that the U.S. has a serious problem with Supreme Court appointees, who become judicial activists
Take Another Look At Superintendent Pay
To the Readers’ Forum:
A few words about superintendents of our schools. A recent article in The Post-Journal gave a breakdown of their salaries. To me paying $100,000 or more is excessive. I hear the cries, ‘‘West, you do not know our re
Changes Must Be Made For Idea To Work
To the Readers’ Forum:
Re: your question of the day for 7/4 in reference to a 4-day work week — it’s probably a good idea but more importantly a comprehensive mass transit plan must be implemented. Mass transit, standardized work shifts,
Wal-Mart Good Deed Appreciated
To the Readers’ Forum:
I want to thank the person who found my purse and turned it in to the Lakewood Wal-Mart recently. I very carelessly left it in the cart in the parking lot after I loaded all my purchases into my car. When I returned
Reminders Of The Positives In The World
To the Readers’ Forum:
I enjoyed the positive letter in the Independence Day issue of the P-J written by Mr. Horrigan. It was nice to remind people of the positive things we have in our country when we so often dwell on the negative thing
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