There is much truth to the old adage that money talks and these wise tribal leaders are using their new-found wealth to impress lending institutions, heretofore reluctant to invest in tribal enterprises, to reconsider. Those non-Indian community leaders who witness state governments attempting to curtail tribal gaming through the back door should speak up. One doesn't have to be an Indian to understand that the Indian casinos are good business for everyone. As the unemployment and welfare rolls begin to drop on Indian lands, the funds required to pay out these benefits also decrease. As money comes into the tribal governments, more jobs are provided.
Tribal members have more funds to purchase cars, houses and major appliances.
This money eventually ends up being recycled in the non-Indian community. As tribal members spend money on these items, they also pay taxes. This increases state tax revenues. These are the things city, county and state officials should understand before they begin to throw up roadblocks designed to make it difficult or impossible for Indian tribes to take full advantage of this small window of opportunity. In this situation, everybody wins.