Tribal Gaming
The Bear Growls: Saving our country
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009This is not a political blog, but it seems that some ideas need to be put forth. It becomes more obvious by the day that our current “leaders” from either major political party are unable to solve our country’s problems. The following ideas are offered as food for thought. As a Libertarian, some of my [...]
Bear Praise for Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling on tribal sovereignty
Friday, July 10th, 2009In this news article, Court rules casino lawsuits can be heard in state courts, Choctaw counsel Bob Rabon is quoted: “I’ve been representing Indian tribes for 40 years, and this is probably the single most difficult blow for tribal sovereignty that I have ever seen in my career.” This is great to know. Perhaps it [...]
The Bear Growls: Tribal sovereignty needs to end
Thursday, August 21st, 2008The various pacts setting up tribal sovereignty were made long before anyone entering into them considered that one day the Indians would be building large casinos and soliciting non-tribal members to come onto “their” land. The folly of “tribal sovereignty” was enacted long before it was considered that tribal members and their employees will [...]
The Bear Growls: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office refuses to get involved in criminal abuse of patron by Fantasy Springs Casino
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008A friend was recently accosted by casino guards and physically forced into the backroom of Fantasy Springs Casino near Indio, CA. His cell phone was grabbed from his grasp by casino guards while he was trying to call 911 for help, and he was subsequently handcuffed. The thugs eventually released him. The victim tried [...]