Opinion: Tribes trying to protect slot machine monopoly

Tuesday, May 18, 2004  

"Obviously, the tribes [in Washington] like their government-protected monopoly. They've already spent tens of thousands of dollars on mailings and likely will spend tens of millions of dollars to fight I-892. I believe the biggest reason our opponents are so upset is because of one little fact: It is the voters who will determine the fate of I-892. Regular citizens are going to walk into the ballot booth in November, absent the threats, fear and intimidation of opponents, and decide whether I-892 becomes law.

The tribes, the politicians and the media are terrified of a debate over the merits of I-892. They can't defend the indefensible: our state's property tax system. They offer no alternative except continued skyrocketing property taxes."

Get the Story:
Tim Eyman: I-892 protesters haven't been 'slimed' (The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 5/18)