Well funded casino cheerleaders repeat the goose step of sound bytes ---
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Job creation, revenue source, job creation, budget deficit, revenue source, yadda yadda yadda.
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...the average annual salary of a racino employee is less than $14,000.In conversation with Senator Pacheco, he has defended job creation in Raynham. Is this us?
...The drawback is that the average salary in that area actually falls because such new jobs require little or no formal training, and workers are easily replaceable. These new jobs pay little to nothing."
Is this want we need?
"The widespread attachment of gaming revenues to services in many states was designed to lessen opposition to gambling activities," ....
"However, the study clearly shows that policy makers in all states should consider the policy initiatives when considering adding gaming to racing tracks. In other words, what are the costs of adding more low-paying jobs while propping up the state budget or funding other programs?"
Marketing tactics such as Senator Pacheco labelling "Racino Legislation" as "Local Aid" ?
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No where in the promotion of expanded gambling is anyone talking about the costs of enriching wealthy investors feeding at the public trough.
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Isn't it time for an impartial study commission to examine the actual costs so we can decide if this makes financial sense?
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