Casino Opponents In Massachusetts Block Traffic Saturday

When a religious group, or any anti-gambling group wants to prove a point, they often stoop to low levels. On Saturday, one of those low levels included disrupting traffic for an hour in Palmer, Massachusetts.

A group of casino opponents clogged up streets Saturday afternoon in an attempt to show what a casino would do to the traffic in the area. The protest was met with around 150 people who were in favor of casinos doing their own politicking.

The casino proponents took to a more conventional way of getting their point across, they held up signs for drivers to see. The signs pointed to the jobs and revenue that would be created by adding casino gambling.

"These anti-gambling advocates are concerned about the traffic," said Chad Triskle, "but I'm worried about how I'm going to pay my bills. I have just been laid off after twenty years with my company, and these people are worried about traffic."

The sentiments of Triskle were wide-ranging Saturday afternoon. Another lady we spoke to admitted that she was not a gambler, but that she would certainly welcome the opportunity to get back in the work force. She has been out of work for six months, and is in danger of losing her home.

If casinos were approved by lawmakers, thousands of jobs would be created. The employment opportunities would range from dealers and casino floor workers, to janitors, front desk attendants, and other hospitality related jobs.

June 14, 2009
Posted By April Gardner
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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