Two Slots Parlors For Philly
I got this in the mail from Anne Dicker and others involved in the anti-casino anti-slots parlor movement:
Dear Brendan,
I know everyone on this list is deeply concerned for the future of our neighborhoods, so I wanted to forward this email about what you can do today, concerning the awarding of TWO casino licenses along the Delaware Riverfront.
In case you have not heard the breaking news: the PA Gaming Control Board picked Foxwoods and Sugarhouse. In response, two events are planned.
THIS AFTERNOON at 3:00pm @ corner of 9th and Washington (in front of the seafood place) - Press Conference and Rally down in South Philadelphia
THIS EVENING at 6:00pm starting at the Sugarhouse site (North Delaware Ave. at Shackamaxon St.) and then going to the Foxwoods site (Columbis Blvd, just north of Home Depot and WalMart) - Community Gathering sponsored by NABR
For people who want more on the decision:
* Marc Stier has written a response that he’ll be posting soon on his website
* Jeff Shields and Angela Couloumbis of the Inquirer are blogging about it live from Harrisburg
* Ben Waxman has written a short summary of the situation:
-The Foxwoods project is backed by a guy who got slapped with a $200,000 fine. It’s almost like they tried to flout the ethical concerns on purpose.
-Both the Sugarhouse and Foxwoods projects have the most organized and highest level of community opposition.
-Both projects will wreck havoc on waterfront development.
-We have already won a major victory by exposing how corrupt and shady the whole thing is.
-Community activists from other neighborhoods need to be prepared to fight for all of Philadelphia.
-The process isn’t over. There are still opportunities for meaningful local control in zoning and other areas.Lawsuits are expected, including an appeal from NLNC, NDAUC, NABR, Casino-Free Philadelphia, and likely many others. See you this afternoon or tonight.
- Daniel Hunter
I can’t make either rally (work stuff) but I am glad to pass this information along.
One thing that pisses me off about the whole debate is that the state and the gam[bl]ing interests insist that the city is getting “casinos”. My ass: they’re getting slots parlors. There are no table games here, nothing that requires more skill than putting a quarter in a slot and pushing a button. No high rollers or limousines here: just big windowless boxes, situated right next to a residential area with poor highway access that will force traffic through tiny streets where children play (I drive past the site on my way to work every day).
Another thing is this whole “gaming” euphemism, as if deleting the “bl” somehow makes it different. Sure, and if I call “shit” “poo-poo” it’s somehow less smelly?
I can’t make either rally, but if you have the time, please go.
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December 20th, 2006 at 11:08 pm
bah!!! what gets me is the local news pieces I’ve seen lately have been talking about what a boon it will be to the economy. BULLSHIT! We will be handing a higher percentage of the income over to the state than Atlantic City does. It will benefit the people in the burbs that don’t have to worry about the increase in traffic, crime, and being blocked from their water front.
The waterfront…that is the other thing. Don’t even get me started their. The city has fucked up big time by not worrying about what to do with the water front until recently!
December 22nd, 2006 at 3:32 am
I’m glad I’m wasting your time, Brendan. You’re an idiot.
You starve for some unknown reason and pat yourself on the back about it year after year.
December 22nd, 2006 at 6:34 am
you have a crush on me, don’t you.
Is that what it is?
Well I don’t swing that way friend.
December 22nd, 2006 at 1:10 pm
Actually, I believe you to be a stoic, a champion in your own mind only while the rest of the world sees your heat cut off.
December 22nd, 2006 at 1:14 pm
In these United States, especially with a degree, there is no reason you cannot be middle class. Making money is not all that hard. It doesn’t take brains (I’m living proof), it takes an interest and planning and tenacity. I could show you how to make over 100K in this next year, but you wouldn’t do it. You wish to wallow in poverty and blame “The Man”.
To each their own