Casino will bring a lot more of everything

Casino will bring a lot more of everything
Laurel Leader-Call

LAUREL — To the editor:

I live in Jones County about three miles from the Bogue Homa Reservation. The Indians struggle with the same problems the community does, improving our lives, jobs and a better place for our children to grow up.

There is talk about a small casino locating in Jones County. There are no plans for motel or housing facilities so it would target a 50 miles radius.

Let’s look at some of the joys it would bring to our county and surrounding areas.

More traffic on our country roads and highways. Insurance companies will love it.

More tired sleepy drivers who have spent hours of play.

More law officials, patrols and jail space.

More cases for our taxed court system because of embezzlement, family problems, traffic violations, etc.

More crimes – in other casino areas most crimes have increased by hundred-fold expect murder.

More voluntary fire personnel and equipment to protect us.

More increase on our existing water system.

More amusement – high-tech slots and poker – can make a gambling addict in about 14 months. More addicts.

I truly believe all these joys will add jobs to Jones County and the taxpayers will have the great honor of paying for them.

Choctaw tribes is exempted from state taxes, county taxes, city taxes and school taxes, casino profits would go to the tribal office in Philadelphia.

Choctaws are a beautiful race, a unique creation of God. Pow Wows (a couple have been open to the public.) Celebrations honored your heritage and all the military service people present was education. My request is that the tribe would be honorable and do no hurt or harm to our community.



– Julia Johnson

Heidelberg