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Casino tactics
Submitted by clout on Tue, 03/06/2007 - 4:52pm.
I'm a bit surprised there's been no comment here on the Daily News cover story today on how SugarHouse deals with people who signed anti-casino petitions.
On a related matter, a judge today threw out anti-casino petitions trying to get a measure on the May ballot that would allow a referendum on casino sites. Prediction: this is the first of many court battles the anti-casino forces will lose.
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Clout--do you have any
Clout--do you have any article that discusses this. I'd like to see, but can't find information re a judge ruling. Any help would be appreciated.
Rumors have had the casinos
Rumors have had the casinos wrapped up for a long time. It's very unfortunate. While I'm not completely opposed to having casinos, the logic for their placement is still not clear to me. I think that politicians should use the anti-casino movement as an excuse to reconsider their locations at the very least. For the life of me, I don't understand why we have such pathetic leadership that isn't doing what's in the best interest of the city.
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Courts are all well and good
And we will continue to fight in them...
But when it comes down to it, this is about democracy, and this about citizens taking the future into their own hands.
Quite simply, Philadelphia citizens aren't going to back down. We want a vote, and we are not taking "no" from some Bucks County Republican judge or Richard Sprague.
BTW -- This was the first time meeting Dick Sprague in person. I couldn't miss the notable similarity in temperment between him and another Dick -- VP Dick Cheney: Hell bent on getting his way, no matter what happens. Fortunately, I have a lot of confidence in my fellow Philadelphians to see through him.
Anne, I have to respectfully
Anne, I have to respectfully object to just one thing in this comment. While this judge did make a terrible decision and while this judge was, perhaps, completely unfair, he is, after all that a judge who is unable to respond in a public forum. In addition, his being a "republican" and from Bucks County has no bearing. Especially considering it is Democrats like Mark Cohen, Babette Josephs, Bill Keller, Harold James, Vince Fumo and Dwight Evans who have given us these casinos. Also, let's not forget Ed Rendell.
My suggestion is to appeal the decision. Dick Sprague may be the biggest prick in the world, but he is one of the best lawyers in the bar--ever. And, the only way to beat him or his client is to appeal. It's really the only way. That is the nature of our democracy.
Unless, of course City Council is going to put it on, which I do not know. If so, then don't bother. But, I don't know if they will make their decision and/or vote before a notice of appeal is due. If you don't protect your rights, they are gone.
I respectfully disagree one point
Dick Sprague's client is Dick Sprague...he is one of Sugarhouse's investors.
That said, we are seriously looking at ways to appeal the judges ruling...and I want to clarify that we aren't in any way, shape or form giving up on the judicial process.
But I also think that City Council has the ability to right a wrong very quickly and let the voters of Philadelphia decide.