Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Mayor Rob Ford trumpets merits of a Toronto casino [Video]

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Mayor Rob Ford just doesn?t understand the opposition to putting a casino in Toronto.

?I?ve been very clear. This can create 10,000 good paying jobs. I don?t know how people can say no to that,? Ford said Monday night at the Etobicoke Olympium Gymnasium where hundreds of residents came out for a Toronto casino consultation session.

?We are here to have a proper consultation. I want to listen to what people have to say and we will see what happens at council.?

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. wants a casino in Toronto and city hall staff are looking at locations that include the downtown, Port Lands, Exhibition Place and Woodbine.

Building a casino would make it a destination, said Councillor Doug Ford, the mayor?s brother.

?People want jobs. They are itching for them so we are here to met with the people and see what they want. There would be great paying union jobs, construction jobs and a real trickle down effect for the city,? the councillor said.

Fabiano Almeida, who works in the construction industry, came out to support a casino.

?I?m involved in building and I know a lot of strong people in favour of the casino,? Almeida said.

Jaime Melo, who also works in construction, said the creation of jobs will help the city?s economy.

?It would put money back into the system and people will be able to spend money on their families. The casino would only be a small element. I go to casinos and I enjoy the environment,? he added.

Alicia Yeo, a mom of four, doesn?t want the influence of a casino around her children.

?Monkey see monkey do. In 1997, 70% of Torontonians voted against having a casino and I?m sure they are still living in the city,? Yeo said.

Dan Sproxton is a gambler but doesn?t want a casino in Toronto.

?I go to Vegas and Atlantic City and the casinos try to keep you inside the hotel. The outside businesses aren?t going to benefit,? Sproxton said.

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Would you gamle at a Toronto casino?

Source: http://www.torontosun.com/2013/01/14/mayor-rob-ford-trumpets-merits-of-a-toronto-casino

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