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« Easton's Bay closed to shellfish harvesting | Today | Carcieri, Lynch disappointed by casino decision » July 13, 2006Narragansett chief puts casino opponents "on notice"Narragansett Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas says he's confident voters will approve a change to the state’s constitution that would allow the Harrah’s-Narragansett Indian casino to be built in West Warwick. At a press conference today, Thomas said the casino deal will bring the tribe “benefits and opportunities we have only dreamed of,” millions of dollars that will help the Narragansetts relieve poverty and improve healthcare. Thomas also said he would not allow casino detractors to attack the credibility or integrity of the tribe. “I want to put our opponents on notice,” he said. “Attacks on this project, attacks on our effort to establish a tribal casino, attacks on our supporters or our partner will be considered a direct attack on the Narragansett Indian tribe.” Thomas said the casino would reduce property taxes for Rhode Islanders by a projected $144 million a year. The tribe on Tuesday released a summary of its contract with the Las Vegas financial backer, Harrah's, which would run the casino in West Warwick if it is approved by voters in November. The tribe has declined to release the full contract. Posted by Kate Bramson CommentsGreg | July 13, 2006 3:05 PM link I for one will not approve the ammendment. It'a a bad deal for everyone including the Narragansetts. The casino will be owned by Harrah's and the Indians will be at their mercy. What we should do is open it for bids. And besides, the State gets more money from Lincoln than they would from Harrahs. I would love to see the Indians improve their lot, but it won't be thru this lousy deal. Think again, Chief, you can get a better deal than that. And besides, don't you already get $1,ooo,ooo from Lincoln? Harry | July 24, 2006 12:03 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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"I want to put our opponents on notice,” he said. “Attacks on this project, attacks on our effort to establish a tribal casino, attacks on our supporters or our partner will be considered a direct attack on the Narragansett Indian tribe."
What is that supposed to mean? People can't question this idiotic plan to put Harrah's on the same protected pedestal as free speech and taxation without representation? Sorry 'chief' but you're backing the wrong horse. Maybe if you want to get out of poverty you should open the process up to a competitive bid that will make you some REAL money.