just an observation that the linked NAACP event'sdiscussion panel seemed heavily weighted pro-casino, although the citizens groups' advocate did a decent job attempting to push back against their arguments.
Her 2 strongest points against a referendum are by the time one gets on the ballot, the public will be inundated by the developer/pro casino groups $millions spent to sway them to Yes. Citizens groups have the equivalent of bake sales. It will be over before it starts.
Second, it's absolutely possible that "placemaking" and reinvigorating Tysons economy can happen with the entire planned project and with BROAD community support: housing, retail, convention center, event, etc. Just LEAVE OUT the 5% sq footage that constitutes the casino.
The slimiest argument by Prof. Clower, developer Harrison, and Sen Surovell is "get over it, all the ills of gambling are already here because anyone with a smartphone can gamble now." This is just gaslighting.
Tracy Schar works for Comstock: https://ir.comstockcompanies.com/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=85483487-ac3c-4167-8922-9b2ef50ddfce
Teresa A. Schar works for Comstock: https://www.vpap.org/donors/160968-teresa-schar/
Thank you for your effort to help educate the community about this casino proposal!
just an observation that the linked NAACP event'sdiscussion panel seemed heavily weighted pro-casino, although the citizens groups' advocate did a decent job attempting to push back against their arguments.
Her 2 strongest points against a referendum are by the time one gets on the ballot, the public will be inundated by the developer/pro casino groups $millions spent to sway them to Yes. Citizens groups have the equivalent of bake sales. It will be over before it starts.
Second, it's absolutely possible that "placemaking" and reinvigorating Tysons economy can happen with the entire planned project and with BROAD community support: housing, retail, convention center, event, etc. Just LEAVE OUT the 5% sq footage that constitutes the casino.
The slimiest argument by Prof. Clower, developer Harrison, and Sen Surovell is "get over it, all the ills of gambling are already here because anyone with a smartphone can gamble now." This is just gaslighting.