The Mohegan Tribe owns and operates the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. Photo from Facebook
A Chick-fil-A is coming to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut this October. But columnist David Collins wonders why the Mohegan Tribe is associating with the controversial yet popular eatery:
I asked a Mohegan Sun spokesman if anyone wanted to comment about the ongoing protests of Chick-fil-A. I got back a statement from Bobby Soper, president of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, that said, essentially, people like the food. "The popularity of Chick-fil-A is undeniable, with enthusiastic fans driving miles out of their way to enjoy the Chick-fil-A experience," the Soper statement said. Who cares if it is run by a homophobe, he might have added. It's a crime for Donald Trump to make disparaging remarks about American Indians, as he once did about some here in Connecticut, but bring on the gay bashers. I find it curious that an American Indian tribe that has built its success on a public policy of righting past wrongs against its people would be so insensitive to civil rights complaints. Maybe some Connecticut lawmakers with an interest in civil rights will be paying attention when the Mohegans come back to the General Assembly asking for the special privilege of opening a third Connecticut casino.Get the Story:
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