FROM THE ARCHIVE
Letter: Terminate tribal gaming compacts
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2001

Gary Annino: "It is very disappointing that the governor, whose Republican Party usually champions states' rights over federal encroachment (the 2000 presidential election debacle notwithstanding), chooses to defer totally to the federal government regarding Indian issues. This gubernatorial cop-out contributes to the erosion of the rights and “quality of life” of thousands of southeastern Connecticut residents. . ."
Get the Story:
Letter: Governor abdicates responsibility (The New London Day 12/7)

Daniel Tarasevich: "Honest legislators would demand at least 30 percent of the casino profits, with 5 percent going directly to the towns in the impact area. If the [Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe] refused, we should outlaw slot machines and void any agreement our politicians have made with the tribes. . ." Get the Story:
Letter: Are the Pequots in charge? (The New London Day 12/7)