What Can I Do?

"In a Democracy, the people get the government they deserve."
Alexis de Tocqueville
 
Expanded gambling legislation is currently in closed door negotiations AGAIN and is on a fast track to the Governor's desk.  The casino industry is applying the full court press and they will continue to pressure our legislators and the administration and their voices will be heard over ours.  The Greater Boston and Massachusetts markets are untapped wells and the industry will not relent until they have succeeded in expanding gambling here.
 
Call your public servants and ask them why they would want to become partners with the predatory gambling industry.  Ask them why they will not call for an
 
Independent Cost Benefit Analysis.
 
Casino gambling could become legal in Massachusetts.
 
This is your chance to influence the law.
 
Call:
Senator Petruccelli - 617-722-1634
Representative Basile - 617-722-2637
Speaker DeLeo - 617-722-2500
Senate President Murray - 617-722-1500
Governor Patrick - 617-725-4005
Your Elected Officials - 617-722-2000 (State House Main Number)
 
Tell them your concerns and ask them what protections will be included in the bill.  If you aren't satisfied with the response, tell them that you
Remember, we elected these people and they serve at our will.