Question 2 on the Maine ballot seeks approval of a casino in Oxford. Should it be
approved?
A Nevada-based company, Olympia Gaming Maine, hopes to spend $100 million or more to build a casino in the Oxford County town of Oxford, but needs voter approval.
Olympia has taken over the project from Evergreen Mountain Enterprises, which put the question on the ballot through a petition drive led by Rumford attorney Seth Carey. Proponents argue that Mainers should be able to spend money on this sort of
entertainment - as they do at Hollywood Slots in Bangor. They also point to the millions of dollars that will be sent to public institutions from the revenue gambling produces, as described in the law that accompanies the referendum. Opponents say it will drain working Mainers of what little disposable income they have, or worse, take money they need for housing and food. How will you vote, and why?
On 10/21/08 at 6:14 AM,
ShawnDaily wrote:
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It will bring tax revenue, jobs, and allows adults spend their money where they want. Of course it should not be approved.
On 10/21/08 at 9:13 AM,
LarrySG wrote:
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Perhaps the no vote people, Mr. Gorman and his L L Bean money, will build a new manufacturing plant in Oxford County and kill two birds with one stone; the casino and LL can sell something made in the USA. How sweet is that? Really though that won't happen so vote yes to build it.
On 10/21/08 at 1:08 PM,
Keith132 wrote:
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I place my vote squarely on 23 red.
On 10/21/08 at 3:31 PM,
Justwon_During wrote:
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Let's see... The casino will take money from many people in Maine (Losers), give it others in Maine (winners, employees, and government) and take the rest back to Las Vegas. Except for money going to Las Vegas, it sounds like what the Governor and Legislature has been doing for years. Of course we can vote for the Legislature and Governor. How does Maine gain on this?
On 10/30/08 at 8:44 AM,
mudboginmainer wrote:
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I feel this Casino will divide the "two" Maines even more apart. The place that needs that Casino is some place like Millinocket to supplement a mill, that way we have the work force and bring people through the state to spend more money along the way. Instead of just driving to southern maine and leaving with only spending money at one place.
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