I thought my computer might have a meltdown just reading the messages. If I were developer James Soldan, I think I'd keep a low profile for awhile. Statistically, whenever a large casino is built in a community, crime does rise, bankruptcy typically rises by 50 percent in that community. If people want to gamble, they can drive an hour or less either north or south to do it. Ask most business owners in Detroit if gambling has helped them.
Gamblers go directly to the casino and usually stumble out in the wee-hours of the morning.
The essence of our rural area is at risk from over development as it is. A casino would just strike the final blow. It would completely change the area. Make no mistake it will damage the environment, bring ridiculous traffic, bring crime, create problems for people trying to quit their addiction, light up the skies at night and change the attitude of this small-town area. Everyone deserves a pat on the back for a job well done.