Editorial: Community says no to Kialegee Tribal Town's casino

Wednesday, January 4, 2012  

"Not in our backyard, say some Broken Arrow residents who oppose an Indian casino

Not in our market, says the chief of another tribe that already has a casino.

Not for lack of trying, we couldn't stifle a laugh over the opposition of Creek Nation Chief A.D. Ellis to the proposed Kialegee Tribal Town proposal for a Broken Arrow casino. The plan would hurt the Creeks economically, Ellis said.

Now that's funny: Expansion of the Creeks' River Spirit Casino has an effect on other Indian casinos. Why should the Creeks be immune from competition?"

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