Cha Ching Murray does it again!

Senate President Therese "Cha Ching" Murray is quoted by casino cheerleader, Boston Herald as saying ---

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“I’m told that gambling brings certain types of crime, such as money laundering and gang activity. We want to make sure that we have the regulatory authority to oversee whatever comes out of the Legislature.”
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Oohhh?
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Is that the first you've heard of crime -- after forming a well researched and informed decision to embrace expanded gambling? [insert sarcasm emoticon]

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Can someone please tell "Cha Ching" about Jack Abramoff?
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"Cha Ching" Murray proclaims that she has been meeting behind closed doors to discuss an issue that deserves and requires public input and transparency.

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But it goes far beyond that. The Attorney General included in her statement, presented to Senator Spilka's casino love fest, that many of the laws that should be changed or have to be changed, should happen regardless of gambling.

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Does that mean we have legislators too "...[fill in the blank]..." to amend the laws to conform with technological changes who seek a "quick fix" with gambling? What's the appropriate adjective if laws that should be changed are being ignored?

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What is clearly revealed is the arrogance of leadership on Beacon Hill that got us to this place. Big Dig anyone?

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It's difficult to be respectful when "Cha Ching" treats the residents of the Commonwealth like Mushrooms.

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It's time for change. It's time to open the process to public scrutiny, facts and unbiased reports.

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Truth to Power called for a Blue Ribbon commission -- free from casino money to report on the MONEY -- an accurate accounting of more than revenues -- the expenses including regulation, enforcement, prosecution, public safety, local impacts including schools and infrastructure.

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"We believe that once you examine the facts, the revenue and expenses, and give casino/slots a fair examination, they should be opposed because we simply can't afford to subsidize wealthy investors."