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APRIL 16, 2001

A sampling of letters about the Eastern Pequot Tribe's proposal to build a casino in New London, Connecticut.

THE TRIBE'S PERSPECTIVE:
"We believe we have a vision of success for all, the Eastern Pequots and the City of New London. All we ask is that the people of New London remain open-minded and explore the opportunities we can create together. . . "
Get the Story: EDITORIAL: Eastern Pequots See New London Winning (The Eastern Pequot Tribe. The New London Day 4/15)

EVERYONE ELSE'S:
"Does New London want to be known in the future as a city dominated by casino gambling? Not if it has a soul. . ."
Get the Story: EDITORIAL: A fine City Shouldn't Sell Its Soul To Gambling (Morgan McGinley. The New London Day 4/15)

"New London has values that can best be exercised by the kind of caring that money can't buy. . ."
Get the Story: LETTER: Eastern Pequots can go elsewhere (Bettie S. Chu. Letter to Editor. The New London Day 4/15)

"New London is in the midst of revitalization and needs an economic shot in the arm. But not from a casino. Ask my mother why. . ."
Get the Story: EDITORIAL: Atlantic City Rolled Snake-Eyes In Its Try (The New London Day 4/15)

"After giving the matter some thought, I am in favor of welcoming the Eastern Pequots to Ocean Beach. . ."
Get the Story: LETTER: What's a little sacrifice? (William Morse. Letter to Editor. The New London Day 4/15)

"I am writing in reference to the request by New London city mayor, Ernest Hewitt, for input from citizens regarding the building of a casino at Admiral Harold E. Shear State Pier. What an awful idea. . ."
Get the Story: LETTER: Don't sacrifice city to casino (Jennifer G. Hillhouse. Letter to Editor. The New London Day 4/15)

"I beg our city leaders, and the people who represent our community and who love New London, not to sell the Admiral Harold E. Shear State Pier for any reason or any amount of money to a casino. . ."
Get the Story: LETTER: Keep our valuable pier (Charles Chu. Letter to Editor. The New London Day 4/15)