Congressman Artur Davis’ gubernatorial campaign issued the following statement today regarding Governor Riley’s raids on Country Crossing and VictoryLand.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, January 29, 2010

 

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ARTUR DAVIS: MIDNIGHT RAIDS THAT LEAVE THOUSANDS OF WORKERS UNEMPLOYED ARE NOT ANSWER

 

Congressman Artur Davis issued the following statement this morning in response to Governor Riley’s raids on Country Crossing and VictoryLand:

 

“I recognize that Alabamians are deeply divided over gambling, and that the law is all too unclear on what kind of gaming is legal in our state. But midnight raids that leave thousands of workers unemployed are not the answer. Alabama voters should have an opportunity to participate in a statewide vote that would clarify the legal definition of gaming. Then, each county should make its own choice as to whether it wants gaming facilities within its borders. Ultimately, the citizens of Houston County and Macon County should be the judge of whether Country Crossing and VictoryLand survive. I will never believe that we go wrong letting the people decide.”

 

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