AuburnPub.com - Only Cayuga Nation wins with proposed settlement

Only Cayuga Nation wins with proposed settlement

Thursday, May 31, 2007 10:22 AM EDT

To review the proposed settlement:

� Elimination of Nation's reservation. The Supreme Court has already ruled it is not sovereign. Why re-establish it?

� No gaming in Cayuga or Seneca counties. Regardless of where in New York state a casino is located, it still is lost to New York state and the U.S. economy at a $2 loss for every $1 the casino returns to the economy.

� Cayuga and Seneca counties will receive a share of the Nation's revenue from the proposed gaming facility. That still robs Peter (others in the state) to pay Paul (Seneca and Cayuga County). Still a negative factor. Using the ratio above, the $12.8 million becomes a $25.6 million loss to the U.S. economy or an even higher loss.

� The Nation will agree to a permanent cap on sovereign lands within the counties at 10,000 acres. Who's crazy? It's not one acre now and no sovereignty.

I see no problem with the present fee to trust application.

I would rather die than accept this. It would become a national tragedy that might eliminate the BIA, if our case is refused by the Department of Interior.

John Rancier

Cayuga

Print this story | Email this story

The Citizens' Say

There are 2 comment(s)

Rich wrote on Jun 1, 2007 7:56 AM:

" Great letter, I wish more people could understand the implications of this deal. The quick fix has long term implications Mr. Lattimore, you will be long gone by the time Auburn really feels this burden as you won't be able to show your face within city limits. I hope all of our county leaders read this post carefully. "

Dave wrote on May 31, 2007 9:26 PM:

" I agree with you Skip, funny how the dream of money tosses up the blinders on fools "

REGISTRATION IS FREE.

Registered users sign in here:

*Member ID:
*Password:
Remember login? (requires cookies)

Unregistered users can register here:

Do not use usernames or passwords from your financial accounts!

Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required!

*Create a Member ID:
*Choose a password:
*Re-enter password:
*E-mail Address:
*Year of Birth:
	(children under 13 cannot register)
First Name:
Last Name:
Company:
Home Phone:
Business Phone:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:

Where to next?

Breaking News

Back to Letters To The Editor

Seen this yet?

Articles you haven't read yet:

Multimedia

Slideshows

Local Video

Your Photos

To purchase photos, click here

Top Homes

The position is required for AdSys ads.