In an effort to keep their readership informed, yesterday's Boston Herald had a run-down on how each state representative feels about legalized gambling in the Bay State. I was kind of shocked to hear that my state rep was solidly for it. Because the Queen Dee used to work for a state rep and convinced me that our elected officials sometimes actually care about our opinions I felt compelled to give Representative William Galvin a piece of my mind. Regardless of how you stand on the issue, you have the right to let your representative know how you feel - after all you should "value your opinion". Not sure who your rep is? Mass.Gov explains all......
Dear Representative Galvin,
I read in this morning's Herald that you are currently leaning towards approving casinos in Massachusetts. Respectfully, I am sure that I'm not the first constituent to bring up the point that gambling is a terrible affliction that ruins countless lives. Furthermore, as a lifelong resident of your district I am appalled that this Administration is confident that we can simply gamble our way out of a looming fiscal crisis.
Mr. Galvin, I understand the pressure that the Commonwealth is under to deliver services without raising tolls and taxes. However, I firmly believe that building three casinos will wreak havoc on our already crumbling infrastructure and do little to address the true problem that has always plagued this Commonwealth: over-spending. Erecting brick and mortar casinos is a band-aid that will provide badly needed funds only until the Web 2.0/Second Life eventually reders these buildings obsolete. As a taxpayer, I sleep a little better at night knowing that our elected officials are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to responsible, long-term solutions that benefit every member of our society.
I appreciate your attention to this matter.
Best Regards,
Pahkcah02
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I am brimming with pride at my little political activist. We'll have you running for state rep in no time (just as supplemental income, of course!). Seriously, casinos are a bipartisan issue and have nothing to do with politics but everything do to with people's own personal wealth that will be spent once this costly (and addictive) habit is at their fingertips.
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