Here are arguments against Issue 3 – the monopoly casino measure on the ballot - as stated by its major opponent group Truth Pac.

It says the obvious; that the measure is tilted toward wealthy casino owners and it doesn’t even require the owners to actually build.

It also warns against “hidden taxes” on the rest of us as cities have to upgrade roads and bridges and provide other infrastructure requirements.

It’s not all take, there’s a lot of give and give.

Also, the casinos can stay open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, really a way of taking business away from established small businesses, especially restaurants, which may have a hard time competing on hours and the ability of casinos – interested in the gambling dollar – charging less for meals and drinks.

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