ReplyReply Posted: (Thursday 28th February 2008 )
By - Mrs Johnson (Unregistered User)

Super Casino to be scrapped

I think the government have some explaining to do as to why they have scrapped the idea. I personally did not want the Casion as it would only encourage more gambleing for those who can not afford it and possible an increase in big time crime i.e. protection etc. What would be good for the whole area of East Manchester is proper sustainable investment with meaningful long term employment opportunities that have a clear career progression and salaries that reflect the true value of the job. It is about time that the whole community of East Manchester had access to sustainable jobs that were over and above the perthecti minimum wage. Who can live on the minimum wage these days with the ever increasing cost of living

ReplyReply Posted: (Tuesday 15th April 2008 )
By - Technoboy (Unregistered User)

Super Casino to be scrapped

Hi Everyone
I believe the Casino is a good idea and would benefit East Manchester in the long run. Not many people are aware that the casino comes with a leisure complex, and this is something that has not been advertised at all, if it was more people would perhaps come on board with the idea.
I would not vote for just a casino, but I would if it offered something for the community, and that is exactly what we would be getting.
The argument that it will corrupt people in East Manchester is not a very good one, I think more goes on here now than is advertised. I would like to see more done about the gambling advertising on TV, Mobile Phones and Computers, Poker, Bingo being the more common ones, this is where the real danger comes from for people of East Manchester. Not only are they very addictive for some, they are so easily accessible from the comfort of your own home. So if the government is so really concerned about me and fellow East Mancunians, then tighten up on the gambling adverts and websites.
Manchester won the bid for the casino fair and square, and I believe we should not be bullied by people who spit out their dummies because they didn't like the decision. I think we should fight and if it costs money, then we would be doing it for the right reasons, bullies should not be allowed to get to away with it.
So I would say to People in East Manchester, look beyond the casino see what other benefits it would bring.
(PS: If we get the money back for the B of the Bang, then we could use that for the appeal, now thats a proper unsafe eyesore and upsets me greatly everytime I see it, taxpayers money down the drain.
Cheers
Technoboy