Community Update

SIGN THE PETITION to put a question on the 2014 ballot
allowing citizens a chance to vote on the casino deal. Here’s why:

·      The casino deal was
written to benefit lobbyists, special interests and politicians who brought
casino gambling to Massachusetts, not the public interest

·      Casino operators
received the privilege of a regional monopoly and avoided paying for all the
social costs they bring with them. You’ll pay for their bill.

·      Because casino revenues
are unstable and declining, the resulting hole in government budgets will
require new tax increases that impact everyone

·      Government-promoted
casinos, like those proposed here, have proven to be a failure and required
taxpayer money to bail them out (Delaware most recently)

·      The lobbyists misled the
public about the salaries and quality of casino employment: most casino jobs
pay very little and have high rates of turnover

·      Three local casinos and
a slots parlor are not sustainable for a region already oversaturated with casinos,
evidenced by spiraling revenues in CT & RI

·      Massachusetts
voters have been denied an opportunity to cast a ballot on the statewide casino
deal that impacts citizens in every community

Take Action and Get Involved

Who is Repeal the Casino Deal? We’re a
volunteer, statewide coalition of public health, municipal, family, community,
faith-based leaders and concerned citizens from all walks of life in
Massachusetts. We want a voice and a vote on the bad deal that was passed to
allow state government to promote casino gambling to citizens.  Please
help us collect signatures and donate today.

Our next signature drive in the Wrentham/Foxboro/Plainville area will be on Saturday,
October 19th from 8-10:30 AM at the Union Church in South Foxboro. Details
at: http://foxborough.patch.com/groups/events/p/drivethru-signature-gathering-for-repeal-the-casino-deal...

For more information, visit: www.repealthecasinodeal.org
or contact: repealthedealsouthernma@gmail.com, 774-300-9288