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Maine Casino Opponents Accused of Racism

MAINE – As reported by the Associated Press: "Accusations of racism surfaced Tuesday in Maine's casino debate as backers of a proposed Indian casino called attention to a sign they said was placed near the home of a pro-casino resident of Sanford who is part American Indian.

"…The handwritten sign, which read in part, `We took your land. Get over it. Vote No on three,' was found on the property of Bruce Jones, who said campaign signs have been stolen repeatedly.

"Erin Lehane, spokeswoman for the pro-casino group Think About It, displayed the sign at a Chamber of Commerce event in Portland, saying it reflected racism by opponents of the $650 million casino resort proposed by the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy tribes.

"…Casinos No! spokesman Dennis Bailey condemned the sign and said suggestions that his organization is racist were an indication that casino supporters were growing desperate as the Nov. 4 referendum approaches.

"…The racism issue emerged just hours before Sanford's volunteer task force was to deliver its report Tuesday night to the Sanford Board of Selectmen…"

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