Growing Opposition

As more people watch the community degradation, increased crime, destruction of local businesses all based on a "Something for Nothing Scheme,' opposition to Government Sponsored Gambling Addiction is growing.

After all, as one pro-Slot Barn Senator testified on Beacon Hill, who really wants one in their neighborhood?

USPACT has a wide array of information posted, such as the comment below:

Foxwoods Casino: Casino Impact on the Town of North Stonington, CT "Casinos may be nice to visit, but they are not nice live near! First, there is the tremendous increase in traffic, along with traffic comes litter, traffic violations including DWI, and speeding. Next, comes the increase Emergency Services Response Support for the increased traffic accidents and fatalities. Then, comes the dramatic increase in crime everything from theft and drugs to murder. So there is the need for increase in local and state law enforcement personnel and resources. In addition, you may find that local shoppers will avoid the high traffic area created around the casino contributing to the decline in local business and economy. Then comes the decrease in residential property value. Residential homes on main road or alternate roads leading to casinos tend to decrease in value 10 percent. Making it harder to sell and reducing the tax basis for the area." (Casino Impacts on North Stonington; Prepared by North Stonington Board of Selectmen; Nicholas H. Mullane, II; William N. Peterson; John M. Turner. Amended December 24, 2001) USPACT copy