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TARA O'BANNON - 10/12/00 14:02:11
My Email:tarakellyx@yahoo.com
Enter an issue important to you: Pala Job Fair
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I'M INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUR ACCOUNTING DIVISION. ARE YOU CONDUCTING ANY JOB FAIRS OR TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR SKILLED POSITIONS.


- 09/25/00 06:32:54
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BOB MARVIN - 09/09/00 17:59:11
My Email:mar@pcom.net
Enter an issue important to you: gaming fun
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what are the room rates and how do I make reservations


Gale A. Davis - 08/28/00 01:58:45
My Email:galed@iopener.net
Enter an issue important to you: Native Rights
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I have been having a standing argument with my step son-in-law about the gaming issue. He is in California and we are in Washington. I was looking for amunition when I discovered "WWW Virtual Library-American Indians" which lead me to "National Indian Gam ng Association" which lead me to your site. I'm trying to find out Where profits from casinos are going. He insists that a few people are becoming millionaires and I insist that tribal income is divided among tribe members. Can you help with information n this topic? Thanks for your time and attention. Gale A. Davis


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Angel - 05/02/00 01:43:43
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great city


warpaint1 - 05/01/00 23:59:28
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im a native of cal. i dont gamble,but people are allowed to live here and drive to and from nevada and arizona, something thats illegal. they need to move to their culture. they wont and the law doesnt do its job. nothing we can do ,law forbids justice.


Kelly Holmes - 04/13/00 02:49:39
My URL:http://www.georgybush.com/
My Email:kelly.holmes@ni.com
Enter an issue important to you: defeating George W. Bush
Comments:
Great collection of information you have here. Keep up the good work.


Rev. Dr. Bill McDonald - 03/27/00 23:32:34
My URL:http://www.VietnamExp.com
My Email:Revbill@elkgrove.net
Comments:
Jack LaRocca's web site was worth the visit. A good cause and needed area to help with. Rev. Bill


Rev. Dr. Bill McDonald - 03/27/00 23:32:21
My URL:http://www.VietnamExp.com
My Email:Revbill@elkgrove.net
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Jack LaRocca's web site was worth the visit. A good cause and needed area to help with. Rev. Bill


Jason Robinson - 02/02/00 22:54:00
My Email:humnhawk_69@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Mismanagement for personal gain, in a gaming establishment.
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Paige McKenna - 12/15/99 11:08:05
My Email:PRINCESSFYRE522
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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The past is the past, it should remain in the past! How can anyone of this generation be responsible for things that happened so many years ago? Yes, I have a problem with Indian gaming! It may very well raise the standard of living for Native American Indians, but what about my family's standard of living? Since the opening of three Indian Casinos in our area my husband has managed to gamble away everything we own and more. It is a struggle to make sure that my kids are fed each day and there isn't a y money for things like Christmas, birthdays or anything else! My husband is ordinarily a very decent guy but now he has this sickness called GAMBLING and it doesn't go away! He can't even see that he has a problem. It breaks my heart when I see what it is doing to my children and to my husband. We lived a good life before the start of Indian gaming. I do still love him but would really lik to leave him but, I don't have anyplace to go. I have no family and of course no money, so I'm stuck here. Yes, I am definitely against Indian gaming!


amber - 11/29/99 21:54:59
My Email:honey007_
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Armida Pedraza Price - 11/19/99 05:22:05
My Email:tpricejr888@earthlink.net
Enter an issue important to you: California Indian Gaming Rights
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I just skimmed over some of the previous e-mail comments concerning California Indian Gaming Rights. I was heartened to read the more uplifting and supportive comments, but I was genuinely shocked and dismayed to read so many negative comments about Indi ns in general. Ignorance abounds. Let me just say, that I applaud any success of my Indian brothers and sisters in any of their endeavours, including gaming. No amount of money could ever compensate for the devastating loss of life and property sustain d by the California Indians at the hands of white ranchers, miners, land speculators, etc. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were paid out in bounties for the killing of California Indians all the way up to the 1900s. Men, women and children were driven further and further into the mountains and deserts fleeing from bounty killers. Yes, diseas played a part in the huge drop in numbers, but we must not forget the active genocide that was perpetrated against California Indians. California Indians getting rich? I hope so! I am Tigua Pueblo Indian (my grandfather, Juan Pedraza was Tigua of Ysleta, Texas). To all of my Indian brothers and sisters - After 500 years we are still here! And we will continue to survive - no, not just survive, but prosper! Eh la! Tigua Pueblo lives!


kristen haney - 11/15/99 17:45:41
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ET - 09/19/99 20:45:04
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One more comment, How dare you use the word "racist" to suit your disagreement. Most people use that defence, when they find no real cause. Most of us try to get rid of racism, but it's people like you that keep it alive.


ET - 09/19/99 20:37:26
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In responce to SJA's comments You talk of human rights. You evidently don't know of the criminal ways some Indian Casinos have treated their employees and their paying guests. Indian Gaming is existing with no rules,regulations or accountability. It's a free for all. When you don t want anyone checking on your "Ways and Means", that just tells us you have something to hide. I know of one Tribal council,who's members consist of one member on trial for vehicle manslaughter another arrested for drug traffic-king, and another for auto theft. Now what kind of a Casino owner is that.


ET - 09/19/99 20:35:42
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In responce to SJA's comments You talk of human rights. You evidently don't know of the criminal ways some Indian Casinos have treated their employees and their paying guests. Indian Gaming is existing with no rules,regulations or accountability. It's a free for all. When you don t want anyone checking on your "Ways and Means", that just tells us you have something to hide. I know of one Tribal council,who's members consist of one member on trial for vehicle manslaughter another arrested for drug traffic-king, and another for auto theft. Now what kind of a Casino owner is that.


S.J.A. - 08/24/99 17:10:14
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/CapitolHill/Lobby/8689/index.html
My Email:noevilempire@earthling.net
Enter an issue important to you: Prop. 5, Indigenous Sovereignty
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The California Supreme Court's overturn of Prop. 5 underscores the de-facto colonizing government's total racist contempt for Indigenous economic self-determination by siding with predominantly white outsiders(Las Vegas) in denying native nation's right t operate gambling casinos. Don't expect any help from the U.S. government either, because it is in business to enforce the same racist "manifest destiny". I would ask the Indigenous Nations of California to seriously consider re-declaring their independen e from the Yankkkee colonial occupation of their territories by filing a formal complaint with the Organization of American State's Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Their website is located at: http://www.cidh.oas.org/. It contains the complete ext of the Inter-American Convention for Human Rights, which the U.S. is legally bound to as a signatory member. Read the Convention to see which Articles and sections the California Supreme Court violated by striking down Prop. 5. Then, access the "E-Mai " link to download the official complaint form against the government. Distribute the form by e-mail or whatever means to as many Tribal Councils as possible. The racist arrogance of the U.S. and its serrogate governments(like California) must be stopped! Self government, self-determination and sovereignty of Indigenous people must be restored-screw the corrupt, greedy and racist Yankkkees!


Jeanne - 08/19/99 07:51:50
My Email:willisfan@hotmail.com
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I'm glad to see all the support out there for Indian Gaming! Thank You.


Sandra Crites - 04/30/99 00:06:49
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: the future of our young
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Adolescents love to spend time on the Internet, There are millons of children of all ages spending hours on the internet. We worry about them hooking up with sites that will hurt them, such as sexually explicit,on line molesters,how to of bommb making, violences etc Everyone keeps saying what shold we do different,how shold our schools change,what should parents do etc etc. Well some of the answers is looking at us right in the face. The best place to communicate with these children,is to join them on the WEB. I wish I had the resources and money to have an easy and free, open WEB site where a teenager could interact with a trusted and caring adult. A site where they would have their anonymity yet make sure the adult this child is interacting with is monitored. You mention the word councelor to a kid they laugh,that word has been over used. I myself have met a few people who call them selves youth councelors. How can anyone call themselves youth councelors and not know who Puff Daddy is,or ever watched MTV. Or even know all the names of the Spice Girls. And understand and know all the clothing fads,favorite TV shows and the names of the four Teletubbies. I don't know hardly any MOM's who keep up with viveo games. Or who count the tally of home runs made by Mark Maguire with their sons. Or really take time to talk to their daughters and share the heart breaking crushes they had as children. Councelors can't do this. Councelors have to have street savvy. This is what I want to do,but I don't know how to find a way to talk to as many young people as I can. They need to know that every litt e bit of pain they go through is shared by millions. How am I going to do this? Somebody give me an idea. I know I can make a difference. E.T.


Sandra Crites - 04/30/99 00:03:05
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: the future of our young
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Adolescents love to spend time on the Internet, There are millons of children of all ages spending hours on the internet. We worry about them hooking up with sites that will hurt them, such as sexually explicit,on line molesters,how to of bommb making, violences etc Everyone keeps saying what shold we do different,how shold our schools change,what should parents do etc etc. Well some of the answers is looking at us right in the face. The best place to communicate with these children,is to join them on the WEB. I wish I had the resources and money to have an easy and free, open WEB site where a teenager could interact with a trusted and caring adult. A site where they would have their anonymity yet make sure the adult this child is interacting with is monitored. You mention the word councelor to a kid they laugh,that word has been over used. I myself have met a few people who call them selves youth councelors. How can anyone call themselves youth councelors and not know who Puff Daddy is,or ever watched MTV. Or even know all the names of the Spice Girls. And understand and know all the clothing fads,favorite TV shows and the names of the four Teletubbies. I don't know hardly any MOM's who keep up with viveo games. Or who count the tally of home runs made by Mark Maguire with their sons. Or really take time to talk to their daughters and share the heart breaking crushes they had as children. Councelors can't do this. Councelors have to have street savvy. This is what I want to do,but I don't know how to find a way to talk to as many young people as I can. They need to know that every litt e bit of pain they go through is shared by millions. How am I going to do this? Somebody give me an idea. I know I can make a difference. E.T.


ET - 04/21/99 00:55:52
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: school shootings
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Columbine High School shootings can send emotions into despair. This is so awful. Please take that extra time to know yoyr children. This is the most traumatic things a parent can go through. I feel so bad for those parents who lost children. My heart and prayers go out to them. You never know. The World stops.


ET - 04/20/99 09:29:45
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: KOSOVO
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Do you remember a war the United States had in the 1860's? That was when the south wanted to become a seperate nation. They started stopping the North from getting supplies. They started useing undergrond tactics. They wanted their ow laws. The U.S. could not let them do this so the war began. Now how would the U.S. feel if the Country of Mexico put it upon themselves to fight against the North and help the South. That would be outrageous. That is what is happening in Serbia. During the second World War Serbia was kind enough to help the Jews relocate with safety. They let them live in an area of Serbia. Now the last few years the Albanians living in Serbia decided to revolt and take Serbia's land. They were killing via gorilla warfare many Serbs. They disrespected and taunted the Serbs that lived amongst them. They would not stop. So the only thing that the Serbs could do was tell them to leave and if they didn't they would run them off the said land that was given to them to use for safety. This war is so wrong. Serbia is just doing the same thing we did in the Civil War. You see the beautiful homes and the children with computors and all the other good things in life. Well most of that money the Albanians make come from drugs and the Black Market. That is a well known fact. It makes no sense to feel sorry for them. Our planes are killing Serbs and Albanians. The US is doing this just because Milosevic is a friend of Russia. There are more terrorism in Mexico,including drugs kidnapping rape and officers of the Police that are involved,but the President is suppose to be are friend so we don't care what he does.


ET - 04/20/99 09:27:29
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: KOSOVO
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Do you remember a war the United States had in the 1860's? That was when the south wanted to become a seperate nation. They started stopping the North from getting supplies. They started useing undergrond tactics. They wanted their ow laws. The U.S. could not let them do this so the war began. Now how would the U.S. feel if the Country of Mexico put it upon themselves to fight against the North and help the South. That would be outrageous. That is what is happening in Serbia. During the second World War Serbia was kind enough to help the Jews relocate with safety. They let them live in an area of Serbia. Now the last few years the Albanians living in Serbia decided to revolt and take Serbia's land. They were killing via gorilla warfare many Serbs. They disrespected and taunted the Serbs that lived amongst them. They would not stop. So the only thing that the Serbs could do was tell them to leave and if they didn't they would run them off the said land that was given to them to use for safety. This war is so wrong. Serbia is just doing the same thing we did in the Civil War. You see the beautiful homes and the children with computors and all the other good things in life. Well most of that money the Albanians make come from drugs and the Black Market. That is a well known fact. It makes no sense to feel sorry for them. Our planes are killing Serbs and Albanians. The US is doing this just because Milosevic is a friend of Russia. There are more terrorism in Mexico,including drugs kidnapping rape and officers of the Police that are involved,but the President is suppose to be are friend so we don't care what he does.


ET - 04/09/99 00:03:12
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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I spent almost seven years working for Sycuan Casino in El Cajon.I put a lot of heart and soul in my job. I turned the Sycuan Gift Shop into a people's shop. Everyone enjoyed visiting this little wimsickle,colorful and friendly corner of the Casino. We were proud workers. I never had problems with turnover or people calling in sick. We were respected and treated our customers with the utmost care. We handled customer complaints with integrity and tact. All of us worked as one.We had a trustworthy crew. And treated each other with kindness and concern. I let the staff do their own time schedules all the time.That way they learn to get along with each other. We never had an instance of lack of coverage. We were al the same. Customers looked forward to seeing the Shop when the came to Sycuan. They would come in and say " Well Sandy, What crazy thing do you have to show us today?" I and the staff cherished those times of fun good sales and watching people leave the Shop laughing and happy. But unfortunately Management could not deal with our popularity and respect. One manager accused me of "TALKING WITH HOURLY WAGE EARNERS."How pompus that was. Well they took over the shop, it was a sad time. My faithful and long time employees quit, cause they couldn't stand to see the deteriation of the Gift Shop,from what it use to be.They took away all my uthority (ordering, Meetings,classes, Management circle of information). I was frozen in time.My position was paralyzed. Then the ultimate hurt was the day the fired me. I had done nothing wrong, and they knew that, But because one said Manager was jealous of the way employees respected me. That manager used this time to fabricate false data in my employee file. Where now I can't even use my excellent work history for references. I have written the Chief of the Tribe many times for a Tribal hearing to make my appeals, but they don't answer my mail or calls. While I was working there from 1992 to 1997 I was a very proud and happy employee. But eight to ten months in 1998, I went through "Psyhcological Terrorism". There is nothing I can do,but I can't seem to forget. ET


ET - 04/04/99 04:18:03
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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OH! OW! Now they have made one of the biggest mistakes ever. To the Native Americans. You want non-Indians to be sensitive to your culture. And to understand who you are and to back you up inyour efforts to succeed. But then you tell the Washington Redskins they have to change their logo. Their logo has been around for years. Their logo is a Respected logo. Hundreds of thousands of people care about that logo. You want to lose support this is what is going to happen. Next you will go to every high school in the US that has an Indian Logo. Next you will pull every toy out of Toys R Us that has anything to do with an Indian.Already you don't let anyone even use the Atlanta Braves cheer. You did not invent that cheer. That is made up by white men. Are you better then the Catholic Priest. They don't complain about the San Diego Padres. I am Puerto Rican and some of my most favorite jokes are Puerto Rican jokes. I am strong enough in my own respect of my people, not to let minor things like a Football logo take up my time. I realize I will lose respect if I complain and whine about everything.


sandy xiong - 04/04/99 01:29:40
My Email:sandyxiong@hotmail.com
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I think the links and these websites are great for everyone to get info from! It really helps teens realize how much our parents and ancestors have tried to give us a great and better life---one that many of us take for granted every single day of our liv s! All we can say for those who have suffered and still suffer all the prosecutions, etc. is that "May God Bless Their Souls!"


ET - 03/29/99 03:06:26
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: to DAB
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TO; American Wolf, I just read your comment, and I am very impressed with they way you stated your thoughts. One of the wisest statements to date. You are the first to see the problem and give it a name. Thanks for the first time in three months, someone has given me a new and better outlook. I knew it wasn't my fault and I really did not want to blame the tribe. But I could not find the answer. Thanks don't stop writing, you have wise comments. ET


DAB - 03/22/99 20:51:50
My URL:http://business.fortunecity.com/crown/621
My Email:newamerica@wolf-web.com
Enter an issue important to you: Health & Safety as an employee benefit
Comments:
A brief review of the various comments seems to indicate that, with Prop 5 having passed, the Indians will not support their employees. My experience has shown that it is not the Indians, nor the Tribes, but the operation itself that may be at fault. Indian Gaming is new, being in business is new for the Tribes. Most have been overly fair and just with their employees, but they are at the mercy of human managers. Many tribes are setting up self-regulation to assure their communities and their employees and patrons that they are just. Maybe the next step is self-regulating employee safety & health.


Mary Jane Logan - 03/22/99 20:06:53
My Email:mlogan@peralta.cc.ca.us
Enter an issue important to you: Status of Gaming Initiative
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I am tring to find out what is the latest on the Gaming Initiative? Can you provide me with some info, website, anything? I need some information in order to make a presentation at a meeting this evening...can any one help me?


Anonymous Indian - 03/07/99 21:25:45
Enter an issue important to you: Tribal Sovereignty
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I have been told by sources, who will remain anonymous, that the San Manuel casino has video surveilance tapes of the alleged beating of the union organizers on casino property. according to my sources the videos show that events played out a little diffe ent than were stated in lawsuit .....filing false affidavits?....hhhhmmmmm? .....isn't that illegal? ( http://www.pechanga.net/here_document.htm ) Anonymous Indian


ET - 03/07/99 21:01:13
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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I think the San Manuel confrontation was set up by the Union to happen as it did. They ave done this in the past. It's all a big plan.Make sure peopleknow that they have to "PAY" big money to theUnion out of their paycheck, that's why the Union wants them to join. They could care less about employee ri hts. All they see is the power and money. ET


ET - 03/07/99 20:56:55
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: to much negative
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In any situation at any time you will have people show their anger to something that has happened to them. It's normal for folks to lash out their opinions on an Indian Gaming comment site. When you are stressed you try to find answers and that is why you have them blasting out their feelings into nasty comments. The Native Americans should explain to them that this is not the normal occurances at Gaming Casinos.And that your sorry this has changed your feelings abot working on a reservation. Lot of the non-Indian population really does not understand "Sovereignty". I had no idea what it really ment till this year. I don'tlike the idea of Unions either, especially with one of the ma or candidates in Las Vegas is "Mafia" friendly. You must remember you have millions of supporters out there, so you should spend more time encouraging and thanking them instead of constant negative comments to the few who are unhappy. Has anyone approached the Governor for comment on his lagging? ET


ET - 03/07/99 20:55:10
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: to much negative
Comments:
In any situation at any time you will have people show their anger to something that has happened to them. It's normal for folks to lash out their opinions on an Indian Gaming comment site. When you are stressed you try to find answers and that is why you have them blasting out their feelings into nasty comments. The Native Americans should explain to them that this is not the normal occurances at Gaming Casinos.And that your sorry this has changed your feelings abot working on a reservation. Lot of the non-Indian population really does not understand "Sovereignty". I had no idea what it really ment till this year. I don'tlike the idea of Unions either, especially with one of the ma or candidates in Las Vegas is "Mafia" friendly. You must remember you have millions of supporters out there, so you should spend more time encouraging and thanking them instead of constant negative comments to the few who are unhappy. Has anyone approached the Governor for comment on his lagging? ET


ET - 03/05/99 06:36:06
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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I will answer your question. I am glad someone asked me.I respected the trust and honesty of all Indian Nations. I gave my all in support for the tribes and their future leaders,the Tribal children. I was so horribly stabbed in the back and hurt by the Tribe I was working for. All this because I cared about one of their hired white managers that was disrespecting them. Unfortunately they believed this other person. Mainly because they speak with him more. The Tribe never knew ET, because I did not write my comments to get praise from them. All this started November 12, 1998. Pechanga, I want to ask you for your forgivness. For I have blamed all the Tribes for one Tribes heartful treatment to e personally. It is a real bad pain I have from the abandonment of this Tribe. I am very sorry for my remarks. I think I just wanted someone to ask me what was wrong. I apologize to the Pechanga Tribe and the Web site of Pechanga. ET


ET - 03/05/99 06:34:24
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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I will answer your question. I am glad someone asked me.I respected the trust and honesty of all Indian Nations. I gave my all in support for the tribes and their future leaders,the Tribal children. I was so horribly stabbed in the back and hurt by the Tribe I was working for. All this because I cared about one of their hired white managers that was disrespecting them. Unfortunately they believed this other person. Mainly because they speak with him more. The Tribe never knew ET, because I did not write my comments to get praise from them. All this started November 12, 1998. Pechanga, I want to ask you for your forgivness. For I have blamed all the Tribes for one Tribes heartful treatment to e personally. It is a real bad pain I have from the abandonment of this Tribe. I am very sorry for my remarks. I think I just wanted someone to ask me what was wrong. I apologize to the Pechanga Tribe and the Web site of Pechanga. ET


Pechanga in Spokane - 03/05/99 02:46:55
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ET. I'm very curious as to your sudden change in tone. I've thanked you in the past for some of the great editorials you've posted on the Pechanga web site. One thing we all need to remember is Indian Gaming in California is very NEW, and it is a buddi g, soon to be blossoming avenue for tribes to offer it's people a different way of life. A better life with dignity. Unfortunately, there are going to be things that happen along the way in this venture that are going to be unpleasent to all envolved, bu thats life, and it's not perfect. I feel the tribes are being very fair about this issue (prop.5), taking into account the treatment tribes have experienced in the past. I'm sorry that you feel you have not been heard, but attacking the system will cha ge nothing. I'm also sure that someone as intellegent as you can find a more creative way of fixing any problems rather than creating them. Like I said before, you have written some great editorials, i think you will find a better way of expressing your concerns. Thanks again A Pechanga in Spokane PS Nice site


- 02/28/99 09:03:10
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Pechanga folks:::::::: You can sure dish out nasty comments, but you can't tolerate any criticism.


ET - 02/28/99 08:57:10
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Comments:
I hear all the complaining from California Gaming Tribes . They want to know why Gov. Davis hasn't jumped right into taking care of Indian Gaming.They just had the Governors conference. There are a few priorities that involve children and health care. I think Mark Macarro(spelling?) is a whiner. He got so use to all the attention which went to his head. He is a negative person. Just because the Tribes are not in the limelight again he panics and starts bad mouthing this Governor. Pechanga your are to easy to hate. You abuse your Sovereignty. You have to be accountable for anyhing you do. You have to stop blaming everybody for your troubles.I hear people talk about their support for the Tribes.This is good but you have to earn that respect. This generation is innocent to the past. How can you say we stop your culture, when most Tribes isolate themselves from people. It's up to you to keep your culture str ng.The Tribal culture is the strongest culture in the USA. Other cultures have weaken and become more distant. And Mr. Macarro I met you during your campaigning,I can't say I met you but I saw you. You were rude, you weremore concerned with the comped merchandise you were getting. You are very self centered and prejudice.


ET - 02/21/99 11:57:11
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Comments:
Since spending a lot of hours and days communicating to people the plus side of Indian Gaming, I have recently had a change of heart.In San Diego County we have approx. 2500 native Americans. Out of all those only about 500 are involved in Gamng. We have 2000 striving Native mericans. Every day a challenge. I would like to knw if any local Gaming Tribe has thought about helping their unfortunate brothers.You know when someone tells you how humanity has hurt them, and you listen and you are concerned and y u try your best to make things right. You bend over backwards to right the wrongs. Well in the case of the Native Americans that have gaming, I don't think there will ever be enough.I see that the Tribes can sue anyone they want, but they are free from ac ountability. They don't have to follow any rules or laws( except for murder ). How come they can vote then. They are voting for rules and laws they don't have to follow.Don't let them fool you. They will always be hateful to the whiteman. I read it every ay. White mans law, white mans Senate. I was writing comments on another Web site own by a Tribe. And on the site the host gave a statement, to the fact that please leave your gripes and complaints on our guest book. He says , please don't be insulted by any of my remarks, meaning his. Wh ch almost all comments were anti white. Well one day I wrote a comment that was against a local Tribe, because of their lack of incentive. Well the owner of that comment site e-mailed me and "banned me" from writing anymore comments and told me I was stupid and ignorant.You see I made an insulting remark, but I didn't know it was for anyone but Native Americans.Again I have been disappointed in someone I respected.I get more bitter. I have more comments, but I will address them later. ET


Deer With Horns Native American Indian Site - 02/18/99 07:47:23
My URL:http://www.angelfire.com/ct/deerwhorns/
My Email:deerwhorns@usa.net
Comments:
Hi,
We found your page through the Native People's Ring and you have a lot of information. We are going to come back and read all of it. You have a nice format, and your site is very interesting.
Warm Regards,
Nancy and Wendell Deer With H rns

Deer With Horns


ET - 02/17/99 10:28:14
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Comments:
You see this blank space________________. Well that's a giant loophole on Indian Gamng Casinos.It's a bottom less pit of employee abuse,harrassment,and ill respect. In every code and rule for Indian Gaming there is not one comment o their obligations to there employees. We are at their mercy. All you get is disrespect if you complain about a treatment. I was fired for "Whistleblowing". And I was put through one whole year of psychological Terrorism by my Management. I have tried to contact the Tribe, but they ignore my request for audiance. You work for them, and if you are not a Tribal member you are at their bekon call. Like someone told me, It's the only way to get back their dignity is to take ours away. This problem is out of control. Ask any State Department of employment. It's so bad it really hurt my feeings. I worked so hard for Indian Gaming anf all they di was turn theirback on me. I am bitter. I have been told by an Indian Gaming site that I am not to write any more comments on their site. All I did was ask questions and displayed a little of my hurt, but I was trying to find the answer to my questions. They have taught me not to trust. And that's a shame, because I thought their WORD" ment evrything. ET


Mr. Coleman - 02/04/99 23:23:24
My Email:AAhardrock@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Workers Rights
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Dear people of this group I respect and value your views, I just want to know why as a worker at a casino you have no rights if you are injured on the job.Yes, you do get basic medical attention but, you get what they want and when they want to give it. A soon as I brought attention to this matter I was fired from my job. All the attorneys I spoke with would not take this case, because of that laws that the Tribes are governed by. So, if anyone has any advice on this matter please E-mail me.... Thank you all..D. Coleman


ET - 12/10/98 09:51:00
My Email:ETPHON@WEBTV.NET
Enter an issue important to you: $$$$$$$
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MR. WILSON: You liar , idiot, man with no soul. You complained about illegal aliens costing California extra money in medical cost. You halt State employee raises. You don't care about this State, but now that Las Vegas "Has Left the Building"., you go t rough all our purses and grab as much money as you can, while going out the door. In other words you got your life long friends you put on the Compensation Committee to give you a big "ole" raise before you go. That's "OUR" money you just pocketed.This o e month raise gives you an extra $1500.00 a month in your pension. Let's see Federal pension for Senator, Governors pension, military pension, city of San Diego pension,OH, yes, and Social Security. If you need all that money to live comfortable, that jus tells me one thing, I see were all the Lotto money went before it got to the schools. You see, what a real human being does is, #1 take care of the schools, and then utilize what's left for other expenses.What you did is like taking your paycheck to the all and hoping you have enough left to feed the kids. I am just fed up with political greed. What an ugly monster greed and power can be. Well all you guys in the long run, will find out the day you die and go to God and he gently whisperss~~~ in your ar)) NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


ET - 11/26/98 09:17:13
My Email:ETPHON@WEBTV.NET
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I DO GROW CONCERNS ABOUT PREMATURE PRESS ANNOUNCEMENTS OF MEGA EXSPANSIONS IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA. YOU CAN HAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE SAY " LOOK THEY SURE DIDN'T WASTE ANY TIME. THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROCESS HAS TAKEN A LONG TIME, AND HAS BEEN PUT ON HE SHELF TILL THEY KNEW WHICH WAY GAMING WOULD GO. I THINK THE NATIVE AMERICANS NEED TO GIVE MORE INFO AND HONEST INFO. IAM CURIOUS WHY SYCUANS NEW EXSPANSION WAS KEPT HIDDEN, WHEN EMPLOYEE IN PUT IS SO VERY IMPORTANT. THERE ARE MANY THINGS ON LINE EMPLOY ES SEES DAILY THAT CONTRACTORS ARE UNAWARE OF. WITH ALL THESE VOICES WE CAN BE SURE THAT EVERY DETAIL HAS BEEN COVERED. THAT WAY IT IS A TEAM EFFORT AND AND EVERY ONE CAN BE PROUD OF WHAT THEY HAD ACCOMPLISHED. THAT WAY IT'S NOT JUST ONE MANS EXSPANSION. THIS IS IMPORTANT WITH ANY EXSPANSION. YOU WOULDN'T HAVE THE GM OF THE PADRE'S PUT IN THE GROUNDS WORK. NO, HE WOULD HAVE HIS MEN, OF WHOM ARE MORE FAMILIAR WITH THAT PART OF THE STADIUM, HELP DESIGN THAT PART. TEAM WORK((((((((((.


Benjamin Forte - 11/26/98 02:53:02
My Email:bjforte@cts.com
Enter an issue important to you: Adoption, Native American Roots
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I'm pleased to see such a great response to the Prop. 5 Initiative! I am a definate supporter, and very glad the Prop. was voted in favor.


Monte Crawford - 11/25/98 17:08:57
My Email:mlcrawf@pacbell.com
Enter an issue important to you: prop 5 impact
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I am Santa Clara Law student working on a local government project-the impact of prop. 5 Any information or contacts would be appreciated Thank you.


Stephen Duniven - 11/24/98 21:01:03
Comments:
There is a funny commercial on the radio that goes through a series of press 1 for this, 2 for that at the end of which is this: "Press 1 if you feel no one is listening to you (tone of someone pressing the 1 key), press 1 if you feel no one is listening to you (tone), press one if you feel no one is listening to you. **Helpful hint: most of these stupid router systems have an option to press "0" or "*" to speak to a real person.


ET - 11/24/98 07:38:50
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Comments:
OK I am going to complain . I called the phone company using my old rotary dial phone.I could not get on line to anyone, because they did not give you a message that says hold on if your calling from a rotary phone. So I had to hang up. So I go to my othe phone, I call the phone company( what I needed to find out was when will the repair man show up) So the recording goes press 1 for english or press 2 for spanish. So I press 1. Then that recording said press #1 for billing,or press # 2 for establishing phone, press #3 for additional features to be added to your phone, Press #4 for repair. And that was it, So I pressed #4. Then that recording said press #1 if you are callng from the phone that needs repair(well it wasn't that phone I was having a new l ne put in) press# 2 if you can not receive calls, or press #3 if you can not make any calls press #4 if telephone does not ring , or press#5 if your wiring seems to be the problem. And that was the last choice. So I pressed #5 then that recording started with, Press# 1 if it is a business location, or press #2 if it is a residence. So I pressed #2. Then she said press #1 (here's were she gives technical info) if the wiring is inside, or Press #2 if the wiring is outside. That was the last choice, so I pre sed number 1. Then the recording got back on and had the gall to tell me, " I'm sorry any wiring done inside the home to accomodate any phone has to be done by a private company. I'm not done yet. So I called back and I said to myself. I'll just press #1 at the second recording (which was press #1 if you are calling from the phone that needs repair. So I got that far. And that recording came up and said "Please hang up and we will check yor phone by calling. Then if it works that means it's working now, o I thru up, I mean I hung up the phone, it rang and the recording said have a nice day. I ended up talking to the Operator (dial 0) and she hooked me up with the dispatch , and while we were waiting I told her about my long journey to this point, so aft r she stopped laughing I was ready to go. This is a true story, I kept looking out the front door looking for the Candid Camera trucks. This happened last Friday at 4:45pm. So the only thing I can tell you, is if you need thephone company,just dial 0 and ask for Adelaide. TRUE STORY ET


Lisa - 11/24/98 04:17:53
My Email:lisat10@juno.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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ET - 11/18/98 07:20:25
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: visitor
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Staffan] "valkommen!" Das hem veta, Uddevalla, Sweden. Skriva ater . ET The translation of "Tja din javel, is [I have nothing to say] Hej. means hello. and pirat means pirate.She lives in Southern Sweden in the town called Uddevalla. I told her welco e write again. That was kind of fun . It took me half a day trying to translate. It was likea test, and it help keep my mind from growing weary. Sandy ET


pirat - 11/16/98 10:02:07
My Email:hej@hotmail.com
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Nancy Sebastian - 11/14/98 21:04:50
My Email:gg20mom@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Unfair Termination
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I need help and/or advice about "unfair termination" at an Indian Gaming Casino. I am asking for this help on behalf of a friend who you all know. ET has worked long and hard for the Indian Gaming issue. SHE NEEDS YOUR HELP!!! If you have any advice about how she can file a grievance, please contact her @ ETphon@webtv.net. She was a non-American Indian employee, who always looked out for the rights of others in her workplace. She was fired yesterday by a non-American Indian boss who has made threats in the past to get rid of her. She is a single mom with 2 boys. She needs o r support and direction. PLEASE, can anyone help her? Thank you, Nancy


nicole - 11/13/98 19:28:58
My Email:ndela@mail.blackburn.edu
Comments:
thank you for anwering my qusestion. I greatly appreciate it.


ET - 11/12/98 05:04:23
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: For Nicole
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Nicole your question; How can casinos hurt Indian culture? Civilization and modern times have effected many cultures. And with Native Americans it can even be more difficult to maintain all their ancestors culture, especially when young members find them elves involved in urban culture. For the native American, it can be hard to organize cultural teachings. Mainly because there are hundreds of Indian Tribes and their cultures are not exactly the same Where as an Englishman to England, or the French to Fr nce,their cultures are all the same within their nationality, so it is a little easier to keep the traditions and teachings. Now a casino on the reservation? I really can,t see how that would change any cultural habits. The only thing that could change th ir culture is the lack of interest from the older members of the tribes to continue teachings. I would think that with the casinos and the many people visiting this would be a good time to share their culture. And at some reservations this is what they ar doing. They have had POW WOWS, and many trade bazaars. Like anything else, one person is in charge of his own destiny, whether gambling, watching the stock market or playing the lotto. Culture is a learned traditions, where as gambling is a sport or amu ement. Maybe I said somethng to help you in your assignment. Well Regardless, I enjoyed writing to you. Made me "think". Thank you, ET


Betsy Nuttall - 11/10/98 20:11:13
My URL:http://www.tachi-yokut.com
My Email:betz@lemoorenet.com
Enter an issue important to you: Native Americans
Comments:
Now that the battle over Prop 5 appears to be behind us (for the time being!) I wanted to take this opportunity to THANK YOU so much for providing current news and updates on the issues. As webmaster for the Tachi tribe in CA, it was imperative to keep tr bal members and the local community updated and informed on Prop 5...I created an "updates" page and utilized your site daily as a news source (with full credit, of course) Your hard work and devotion to the cause paid off, my friend, this victory will he p to promote and propel more Native Americans into the political arena as well as create a more lucrative life style for our CA tribes. About time! Once again, Thank You! Betsy Nuttall webmaster http://www.lemoorenet.com


nicole - 11/10/98 00:26:51
My Email:ndela@mail.blackburn.edu
Enter an issue important to you: casinos are bad
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Can you help me with some information about how casinos are terrible for the idian culture. I am in college and are class is doing a debate over the information. I need some info on how casinos are bad. nicole


nicole - 11/10/98 00:24:40
My Email:ndela@mail.blackburn.edu
Enter an issue important to you: casinos are bad
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Can you help me with some information about how casinos are terrible for the idian culture. I am in college and are class is doing a debate over the information. I need some info on how casinos are bad. nicole


Lobo - 11/05/98 23:43:36
My Email:clobo@sunset.net
Enter an issue important to you: VICTORY!
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We have asked Californians to vote their hearts and their conscious and they have done so, resoundingly.For this all of us thank you deeply. The ball is in our court for awhile. All tribes must now live up to the responsibility they have professed. We must follow through to the letter with the provisions of the Proposition. Reasonable compacts MUST be negotiated! Tribes must develop diverse economic bases where possible, and assistance must be made readily available to Tribes who are still at the mercy of the BIA. Charter Schools, Cultural development and redevelopment in some cases must be persued. The window of opportunity is beginning to open wider so lets not do something that will make it slam shut. We can revel in the victory however we have more battles ahead of us and we will need the very people who supported us throught this to come to our side in the future. Public sentiment can be fickled and perceptions can be misleading. My congratulations to Mr.Macarro and the others who were the spoke people for the Proposition. Well Done! I too caught the connection between voter turn out and the Governors race. I firmly beleive that there was a direct connection between Prop 5 and Gov. Davis winning. One again, congratulations and thank you to all. Eh La


corine - 11/05/98 22:10:14
My Email:caic@west.net
Enter an issue important to you: prop 5
Comments:
I just wanted to thank all the hardwork that those of you did to make it happen. Thank you all and God Bless you!


ET - 11/05/98 06:35:20
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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By the way Steven D.. I think your site counter is not working right, cause I knew I visited this site about 35000 times. Ha Ha


M. Macarro - 11/05/98 06:13:24
My Email:mmacarro@iinet.com
Enter an issue important to you: Response
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Mr. Dan King, I appreciate your remarks on being one of prop. 5's spokepersons. The real credit, however, needs to go to the 88 California tribes, their elected leaders, and their tribal members. Without the fortitude of this particular universe of peop e, of governments--prop. 5's passage would not have been possible. This is not meant in any way to diminish the importance or significance of the many "spokes of the wheel" that were also critical to forming the largest political coalition in initiative istory. Please understand that when a tribal chair speaks, it is with the vesting and authority of his constituents. And in this regard, it was an honor to have a role in such an historic, watershed event in the dynamic of tribal-state relations here in California--our homeland. For once, tribes shaped the public policy discourse and policy debate on something critical to our existence, rather than falling victim to it for lack of resources. This large margin of victory is not just a win, it is a manda e from THE PEOPLE. Let the politicians and old-boys network of special interests take heed: California's tribes are no longer history's rug-mat. Our future once again holds promise. We are grateful. In unity, California's Indian nations can accomplish great things, prop. 5's the proof. On a lighter note, "sometimes you're the bug, sometimes you're the windshield!" It feels pretty good to be the windshield.


M. Macarro - 11/05/98 05:54:16
My Email:mmacarro@iinet.com
Enter an issue important to you: Prop 5 results
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Thank you everyone who voted and supported the passage of prop. 5. Elated!! Ecstatic!! Looking at the results, here's something I find very interesting. Prop 5 received 4,519,239 votes. At the same time 4,306,246 people voted for Gray Davis. My quest on: what, if anything, can be concluded from these two facts? Perhaps it speaks for itself.


Dan King - 11/05/98 03:25:26
My Email:danno56@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Congrat's!
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A victory, and perhaps beyond just the proposition. Pete Wilson is soon gone, replaced by someone who appears to be more favorable to legitimate negotiations. Also banished (at least temporarily) is Dan Lungren, who performed as Pete's puppet in his dutie as Attorney General. The new Attorney General Bill Lockyer, as a State Senator, demonstrated (before the proposition made it to the ballot) that he's committed to the legitimacy of tribal sovereignty. These may be good signs indeed. Thank you, Mr. Duniven, for your providing an educational forum for discourse in overcoming the greatest obstacle - ignorance. Mr. Maccarro, you have conducted yourself during this campaign with utmost dignity, and the Tribal Gaming community should be proud to have had you as it's spokesman. CONGRATULATIONS!!!


Victor - 11/05/98 00:44:50
My URL:http://people.we.mediaone.net/wstsidela/index.html
My Email:wstsidela@yahoo.com
Enter an issue important to you: Yes on 5
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We did it!....but we only won a battle and not the war (granted that it was a big battle!). you should all be PROUD, because what you have just seen is historic.....we flexed our political muscles....we took on big business and won.......we took on the en renched special interests and their puppet politicians and we won....we took on racism and ignorant stereotypes and we won....You should be very Proud.....but remember we (the native americans)didnt do this alone, we did it with the help of non-indians -- eople like Stephen Duniven(thank you brother)--people that showed us they cared by voting yes.......this is a historic day so let's celebrate.....Victor


Lisa George Bell - 11/04/98 18:12:55
My Email:l.d.bell@usa.net
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Self-Reliance
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Aho! Aho! Aho! What more can I say? My spirit is soaring with joy! 'Thank you' to all the supporters of Prop 5! I work at a TV station and have been a little frightened by the amount of money that No on 5 has been investing in our station for air time. I had to look at all that paperwork everyday! I read all the opposing legal faxes we received. It was a bit discouraging, I must admit, but YES prevailed!! T ank God! It's about time! I am afraid though, that the struggle will never truly be over. There will always be someone trying to take the land. It is not to be 'owned' by [white] men! It is our earth. I am the only person in all the station (that I know of) who celebrates my indian heritage and seems to care. I never asked anyone what their vote would be on this matter because I was afraid of the answer. I was also afraid that many ignorant people, who didn't have all the facts, would vote NO. The state of our nation is so very sad. We have to keep strong and not let them destroy us. Thank you again!


george cleveland - 11/04/98 17:57:47
My Email:gclevela@ebmud.com
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Stephen, congratulations on the victory for Proposition 5. I know you a tremendous amount of effort to help ensure its passage. Again, congratulations on a job well done.


Nancy Sebastian - 11/04/98 09:23:09
My Email:gg20mom@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Prop.5 Victory
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I know the overwhelming satisfaction that I feel this evening is shared by many. I became invloved in this important issue in Apr.98. I felt such a connection in my heart, and knew that I had to do something. Stephen Duniven made that possible, for a lot f us. If not for this site, I would have been just another person who "hoped" things went well for the American-Indian's and their struggle. I would like to acknowledge Stephen Duniven's wife and son. Thank you for your patience and understanding of the M NY hours that were put into this fight by your husband. I would also like to thank ET for her ability to keep a lot of us focused and fired up, and to Kate up north for her political insight and ideas. I feel so honored to have been invloved in this, and ave met so many kind and gentle people. This VICTORY will NEVER erase past wrongs, but will allow a people to move ahead with the respect and dignity they so richly deserve. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.....Nan


George Atwood - 11/04/98 07:24:01
My Email:gatwood@pacific.net
Enter an issue important to you: Victory
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I said it a week ago, and it's true!! Prop 5 has won!! The good people of this great State have spoken through the Vote. Governor Wilson was wrong and justice has & will continue to prevail. I have another prediction here: A current Gaming Tribe (a s art one) will test the waters after the new year by opening negotiations with the new Governor for a fair Gaming Compact. It will be fast & easy................ Yes this will end up in court, but that may be irrevelant!! Yes, that may not matter. Here s why- Governor Wilson's warped interpretation of recent litigation and current law is not shared by our new Governor, Mr Davis. While the legality of Prop 5 and the State Constitution is hashed out, the Compacting process can move forward. We don't hav to wait, why would we unless the State desires it. But that will not happen because Wilson is history!! Even if worst case scenario happens and Tribes loose in court, we can still get fair Compacts with the State with the new Governor. Hopefully some mart Tribes have already thought of this, and are prepared to move forward. We have been pushed in the back and beat down for so many generations that it's very hard to believe that something truly good and enduring that is not a Federal Government progr m is happening. But it's true and it's real and it's about time. Self reliance has prevailed as it should have. Congradulations!! All you supporters of 5, thankyou for all your hard work and dedication. All My Relations


ET - 11/04/98 06:45:28
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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Nancy Sabastien and I, Sandy Crites, would like to thank our roving reporter, Kate Davis. She was our Las Vegas connection and our Sacramento info line. She will be a great lawyer someday. She fights for the injustices of people dominated b fat bellied, mega tycoons. Who run this country. "GO" "GIRl"


ET - 11/03/98 22:46:51
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: we are family
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I am brand new to the web. I started March 98. I was one of the lucky ones to find this web site. Every single comment has taught me something about human needs and concerns. Hans, your a good man, thank you. Steven, You made my day, everyday. I have neve been able to communicate my thoughts until I read this site. Every day I would send this site to as man people as I could. They would write me back thanking me. But they need to thank ALL of the people who took time to say something. I made copies of a l the comments and posted it i my workplace, which handles about 3000 people evry day. They looked forward to it. All you guys are famous in ElCajon. You have no idea how much all of you have helped the cause. And, Steven, maybe you can find another war Staring Spiderman(Steven) and his WEB of mighty heroes. Oh gee! sh! I get carried away. And to "RICO" The man, our man. thanks; ET


Shoua Lee - 11/03/98 21:18:15
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All I have to say is that this site is the greatest I have seen so far, and done by Hmongs... Was it? Whoever did it, GREAT JOB.


Hans & Caren - 11/03/98 19:05:07
My Email:kilkennycat@lasercom.net
Enter an issue important to you: Prop 5
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Well friends today is the day! We would first of all like to thank Stephen for his tireless effort at keeping this excellent site up and running. All the contributors, mainly Victor, E. T., Lobo, G. Atwood, Rico, Nancy and many people across the United S ates. You've kept us informed and most of all, you've kept the spirit alive !! Thank you for letting us be involved, this site has made a big impact towards a Victory on Prop 5 ! Thank You


ET - 11/03/98 07:35:57
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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"BIG" voter turnout predicted. Need I say more? Thank you


ET - 11/03/98 05:49:56
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Comments:
IF ANYONE ELSE IS INTERESTED IN THE FACTS ABOUT CALIFORNIA GAMING THAT MR. FORTIER ASKED FOR BELOW Just E-mail me


ET - 11/03/98 05:47:01
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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IF ANYONE ELSE IS INTERESTED IN THE FACTS ABOUT CALIFORNIA GAMING THAT MR. FORTIER ASKED FOR BELOW l l l V l V V


ET - 11/03/98 05:32:36
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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Mr. Fortier; I am sending you a site that contains all the info you want, Indian GamingIndustry. GAO/GGD Fed tax site Sandy


Kevin Montgomery - 11/03/98 04:58:43
My Email:kcmmonty@netscape.net
Enter an issue important to you: prop 5
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My tribe is in california but I live in midwest Thank you for keeping me posted on this issue that would have long term effects on all my family.


Hans Marruffo - 11/03/98 03:29:09
My Email:kilkennycat@lasercom.net
Enter an issue important to you: Prop 5
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Oh Delphine-now where's your e-mail deary! Just to let you in on a little secret, my sister is a beautiful blue eyed blonde, her mother is Indian & her father is Mexican so there goes your theory- oh and by the way she married a Mexican and all of her four girls are also beautiful blue eyed blondes ! Are they any less Indian, I think not!


John Fortier - 11/02/98 07:53:43
My Email:Fortier@AOL.Com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian casinos
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I would like to see current California gambling described in some detail: how many card clubs, race tracks, non-Indian casinos, bingo sites (church and other), the various games in the state lottery and how much money they all make.


John Fortier - 11/02/98 07:53:40
My Email:Fortier@AOL.Com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian casinos
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I would like to see current California gambling described in some detail: how many card clubs, race tracks, non-Indian casinos, bingo sites (church and other), the various games in the state lottery and how much money they all make.


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G. Atwood - 11/02/98 05:10:13
My Email:gatwood@pacific.net
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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Wow!! I guess it's to be expected that some people would resort to hateful comments at this late stage, especially since it's apparant that Prop 5 will prevail quite easily. However I would like to take issue with those of you who make irresponsibl comments while hiding behind a computer screen. This is the action of a coward. The ability to post a message on a web site makes it easy for the coward to operate free of responsibility. I too am a California Indian, but unlike the comments below, I m happy for my brothers and sisters who have financially benefitted from Indian gaming. Yes it is true that some Tribal members are benefitting more than others, but this is the nature of big business. Those who are making the most are also doing the mo t work, while putting up with the slings and arrows of those who don't understand and don't appreciate them. Your comments reminds me of the aspect of modern Indian Reservation culture which keeps holding us back; and that is the desire to drag your brot er down for no other reason than because they have found some success. This is victim behavior and I urge you to stop behaving like a conquered person. I am wondering, are you a Pala Indian? Stopping Prop 5 will not lift anyone out of poverty, or help ny Indians (real like you, or otherwise). Stopping Prop 5 would keep more Indians in poverty. The truth is that Indian gaming has indeed lifted many Indians out of poverty. I know some of them and am happy for them. If you are not benefitting in any ay from Indian gaming, I wish that you were. If you are poor and impoverished, I urge you to do something to lift yourself up out of that situation. That is what I did. When I was lilving on the Rez and very poor, we didn't have electricity, and certai ly didn't have a computer to use to post messages on the Internet. The modern day warrior places others before self and supports the community before looking out for his self and his own interests. I can't believe you are stuck on how much Indian blood eople have. I find it so ironic how people who have been prejudiced by society can be so quick to show the same behavior, and usually against their own people. The modern warrior recognizes that success and prosperity for any of us is in some way succes for all of us, and a step toward making it better for the rest of the Indian people. The warrior has honor. Honor which has nothing to do with poverty or prosperity, or even being Indian. It's about being a good human being, a good man. The modern w rrior works for the benefit of the community and doesn't try to drag down his brother simply because he feels left out. The only one doing any BAMBOOZLING is the Nevada people paying for the No on 5 campaign. By your comments, you have alligned yourself with them. You have sold out your own people for no other reason than you feel sorry for yourself because you aren't getting something that others have. I wish you happiness and prosperity. Most of all I hope you one day learn that the path of a warrio is not about being a bully, or mean spirited, or even aggressive. That is the warrior of stereo- type Hollywood movies. The modern warrior is capable of being aggressive if the situation calls for it, but knows that almost all situations call for love nd understanding. Instead of being a force of negativity and darkness, let your light shine. And before you assume I am one of those blonde haired Indians, I can assure you that I have dark skin and black hair. C'mon brother, work for your people not ag inst them. Become a modern day warrior in America. It's the harder path, but it's much more rewarding.


ET - 11/02/98 04:56:13
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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You know , years ago when the Indians were settled on reservations, what went through their minds? Did they think they were being put into these reservations like prisoners? To me that seems why they stayed amongst themselves and rarely wandered. How fr ghtning it must have been.It would be very hard to find new ways of survival, when you knew you were not wanted out there. So they just learn to survive. No one helped. Even in 1974 official vital data n deaths for American Indians in the State of California equaled almost 20 to one. A lot of that was obtaining data. Data was fragmented, just bits and pieces. And because of the lack of accurate vital data on the American Indians in Califoria there was a significant loss in Federal funds. Now you see that was in 1974. And it took about five more years for any significant kind of health provisions. Now this was not a long time ago, as we say , our forefathers,. No, this was "1974". All they had was ea h other and a small patch of usually, dry land. We didn't make them a part of our society. They were ignored. People would go to the reservations, as if they were museums. Just to look at "real live Indians". I know ,because that's what I thought. When I was of elementary age, I thought Indians lived in teepees so they could be in the movies. I know this sound nuts, but that's what goes through your mind. Everyone talks about making up for the wrongs our forefathers did. Well,,,,, e are to blame also. Our ignorance in the 50's 60's and 70's was no excuse. Well now it is up to the people of California to show the Nation how we welcome our neighbors and very generous friends to the community. YES ON FIVE;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Just a note; it appears after looking at statistics,that they average life span of the Navahoe Indians, is before forty. This concerns me and I'm sure it concerns a lot of Navahoe Indians. They are in my prayers. eh la


G. Atwood - 11/02/98 04:00:13
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- 11/02/98 03:44:07
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The new Field survey showed the measure leading 58 percent to 32 percent among likely voters who were read a summary, with just 10 percent still undecided. In the poll earlier this month, Proposition 5 led by a smaller margin of 48 percent to 30 percent. Proposition 5 is now comfortably ahead. The undecided voters are breaking toward the 'yes' side," DiCamillo said. Fully 94 percent of surveyed voters were familiar with Proposition 5, the highest awareness level of any initiative examined in the new poll.


delphine lewis - 11/02/98 02:26:54
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most of you indians in calif. are so watered down with whites. that you are not indians. you should marry mexicans or indians to get more indian blood instead of whites. you look stupid with blond hair.


Jean M - 11/01/98 05:09:47
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Just a reminder to vote YES on 5 Tuesday Nov. 3rd


- 10/31/98 20:45:21
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Voter support for Proposition 5, a ballot intiative on Indian gambling, led 58-32 percentage points in a costly battle on track to reach $120 million, according a Field Poll released Saturday.


Grace Lin - 10/31/98 18:30:38
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It will be even better if a portion of gambling profit can be set aside for establishment of a " Native American research institute", a "Native American Museum" and a "Native American University" in southern California as close to Los Angeles as possible.


Ray French (Apache) - 10/31/98 10:23:14
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Howcola Washta I Greet You This is where it should begin Peace and love among brothers No matter what color their skin Custer's Last Stand and Wounded Knee Should be removed from one's heart This is the True Color Of Love, that sets us free Come to Our Homes you call reservations Come to our homes, knock on any door You will be welcome. "Please, Vote YES on Proposition 5" Lyrics by: Ray French and Nancy Bridgeman; Spoken by: Ray French and Leo Camadini; Music by Leo Camadini; (c)Copyright "Creative Productions" All Rights Reserved 1998 Compact Disc available at: nancy@foxcasino.com


Ray French (Apache) - 10/31/98 09:56:16
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THEY TALK WITH THE WIND Oh! white man hear me speak I have come to trade and to talk of peace You have killed us by the thousands And robbed our buffalo hides Have you no justice, have you no pride Not long ago you came to us That's when you shook our hands And now again you raise your rifles And try to retake our land Once we numbered into the thousands And had the greatest nation Now we are few within the homes You gave us, you call them reservations This was our land oh! white man Our food and lodging you took away With twisted tongues and broken treaties You listened too little of what we had to say Now you want us to stay together Like your cattle in one corral But we want our freedom to last forever And we're asking for it now Lyrics by: Ray French spoken by: Ray French Music by: Leo Camadini (c)Copyright "Creative Productions" All Rights Reserved 1998 Compact Disk Available at: nancy@foxcasino.com


Krista Makepeace smiley - 10/30/98 16:38:44
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I do not gamble but in this Country money is power. Let the Indians decide there own fate. Yes on 5


R..L.MCKEOWN - 10/30/98 05:45:59
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I VOTED YES ON 5


LOU HIRBOUR - 10/30/98 00:59:12
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THE STATE OF CALIF. ORIGINALLY STARTED THE GAMBLING ISSUE IN OUR STATE. WE INTRODUCED LOTTO, KENO TYPE MACHINES AND SCRATCH CARDS WITH THE PROMISE OF HELPING THE SCHOOL SYSTEM,WHICH NEVER HAPPENED. I AM AN ENTERTAINMENT TYPE GAMBLER AND I CAN TELL YOU THAT I RECEIVE MORE PLEASURE AND RETURN FROM VISITING INDIAN CASINOS THAN I HAVE EVER RECEIVED FROM CALIF. LOTTO. IF CALIF, HAD NOT STARTED GAMBLING WITH LOTTO I BELIEVE THE INDIAN CASINO ISSUE WOULD NEVER HAVE BECOME AN ISSUE IN THE FIRST PLACE. AS TO THE PALA CONTRACT- HAS ANYONE VISITED PALA CA.IVE BEEN THERE AND IT IS A SMALL VILLAGE WITH A FEW HUNDRED PEOPLE.NOW AS WITH THE SUPPORT THE GOVENOR IS RECEIVING FROM VEGAS, PALA WILL BE USING HELP FROM THE FOXWOOD CASINO IN CONN FOR DESIGN OF THEIR CASINO. WITH THE 41 INDIAN CASINOS MENTIONED I FIGURE THAT THERE ARE AT LEAST 20,000 DIRECT AND SUPPORT PERSONEL EMPLOYED , MANY WHO WOULD HAVE BEEN ON WELFARE IF NOT FOR THE INDIAN CASINOS.THIS ALONE SHOULD TELL THE STATE THE INDIAN GAMBLING CAN PAY.


Richard_in_Poway - 10/30/98 00:01:08
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The indians of california are a disgrace! I hope your casinos burn down.


STANLEY J - 10/29/98 22:16:36
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AS A CALIFORNIA INDIAN I KNOW FIRSTHAND THAT THOSE ON TOP OF TRIBAL GOV. ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO ARE BENIFITING ALL YOU OTHERS ARE BEING USED AS PUPPETS TO FURTHER THIER OWN AGENDA. WHICH IS ONE THING "MONEY". YOU WHITES ARE REAL SUCKERS FOR THE POOR INDIA STORY. WE THE REAL INDIANS AIN'T GETTIN A DIME. THEY DON'T HELP US POOR INDIANS OUT AS THEY SAY WERE IS THE PROOF. WE POOR INDIANS STILL LIVE IN POVERTY. WHILE THESE WATERDOWNED, HARDLEY HAVE ANY INDIAN BLOOD, FOOLS BAMBOOZLE YOU GUYS. MOST ARE MARRIED T WHITES AND HARDLEY HAVE ANY INDIAN BLOOD. MOST PEOPLE GOT MORE INDIAN BLOOD THEN THEY DO.


J.Clement - 10/29/98 21:53:08
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Just a short note to say Keep up your fight. It's about time that your nation is allowed it's fair share of the pie. Good luck!!!


Hillary Renick - 10/29/98 20:39:57
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I am really impressed that this site is so easy to find, it seems that other Indian sites are almost impossible to find quickly.


Hans Marruffo - 10/29/98 04:46:08
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Hmm..Michelle-Just out of curiousity-you paint a pretty broad picture with your comments about corruption, chaos and the need for a Watchdog Group overseeing. Are you privy to the inner workings of these Tribal Councils and Casinos of which you speak ? Ford, Chrysler and even the White House has a brea down, shakedown, and shake up now and then. They survive and so shall we.


Michelle LeBeau - 10/28/98 20:30:21
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I hope that Prop. 5 passes, but I also hope that after the politics with the state ends that we can work together to get rid of the corruption that also exists within our tribal governments. I know that there are many tribes that are functioning well, but there are just as many who are in complete chaos. We need to work together to get accountability in our tribal governments and also set up a watchdog organization to investigate the gaming investors and machine vendors. Respectfully, Michelle LeBeau


Lobo - 10/28/98 18:35:59
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Mr. Garcia What a wonderful heart felt statement. I can understand your feelings regarding the Las Vegas influences attemting to align themselves with tribes. I'm sure this has happened to others as well and will continue after the Prop. 5 issue is settled. I have not lived on any rez however I have made numerous trips to the Southern Ca.reservations when I was young boy with my father who belonged to the Mission Indian Federation for meetings regarding the Doc. 80 Land Suit. I can remember the deplorable living conditions that the peole there had to endure. One thing that will always stand out in my memory of those visits was the totally open and unselfish hospitality that the people always afforded us when we came to visit. It was painfully obvious that they had very little and what they did have came with reat difficulty, however, they would always share their homes and food with great pride and dignity. I beleive the people of Ca. are pleased to see that these conditions are finally turning around and without any burden on either state or federal agencies. You talk about Indians being put on wasteland and then getting pushed around. Has anyone gone into Arizona and New Mexico and seen the devastation that is taking place on the Navajo and Hopi reservations? I just read an article where Peabody Coal Co. has just recently gutted a sacred mesa on the Hopi rez and destroyed a kiva which contained 28 Anasazi burial remains. All this so that the coal can go to the big power plant in Farmington New Mexico which sup lies power to guess where? LAS VEGAS! The traditional Hopi beleive that Ca. Indians are probably related to them from the ancient times when the "old ones " went off in the four directions to place their mark on the land according to Hopi lore. Anyway, we are with you all the way. Eh La


Caren - 10/28/98 05:02:08
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What can you say after reading Rico Garcia's eloquent, heartfelt true story of what the advent of casinos has meant for his family and his tribe. Kudos to you Mr. Garcia, like I urged you in private e-mail, please send your story to the editorial page at any newspaper. What you've stated here needs to be published for others to read.


Rico J. Garcia - 10/27/98 20:48:12
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In an attempt to disface those indians who support Prop 5, billion dollar gambling corporations have launched a desperate ad concerning economic status on indian reservations. What a low blow coming from Steve Wynn and his cronies. Let me tell you something that many people don't know. When I was in fifth grade, our tribe (San Manuel) was conforted by Steve Wynn and his Mirage Corp. to discuss a propossed partnership here in california. He picked up many tribal members in his priv te jet and gave them the royal treatement;comp on everything. However, when his presentation came he wanted to be majority owner of the facility, leaving us merely slaves. As you can tell we decided to not take Wynn up on his offer and rather cut all ties and cursed his intentions. The point to this is that Steve Wynn who owns multiple casino in Las Vegas including the Mirage, Treasure Island, and the new Belagio, has a pe sonal vendetta against the San Manuel's for distroying his attempts to make another Las Vegas in California. I am shocked by this insult of an ad. I live on the reservation. I have lived here since the age of two, both prior to the Bingo and Casino and only five years after housing was established. I however now live on the side that was brought and added to th orginal reservation. I live in house that has taken five years to build, a house that is envirnomental friendly and consists of no lumber, uses mininium electricity and mininium waste. My father is an environmentalist, as are all indians naturally. We have had the tradition of living with nature not destroying it. Howeverthis is complete opposite of what some Europeans did. They would kill buffalo, skin them and then leave them to rot. Other things have sprouted from gambling also. For example, we now have a cultural awareness program, that is attepting to preserve and teach us of many traditions that have not been present since the Americanization of our people. This program consists of Language classes, history classes, pottery and basket weavong classes, and dancing and singing classes. How would have we been able to afford such resources to establish this if it was't for gambling? Simple, we wouldn't. If it wasn't gaming I would e living in substandard conditions, probably on welfare, lacking health care and probably be destined to repeat the process of my ancestors. May I remind you, for decades reservation were consider hellholes, piece-of-shit land that were to be Native Amer can's prosion from the outside world. They were established as a thank you gift from the US government for the land they had taken. Now all of a sudden after decades of proverty stricken conditions it is desireable to attack the improvements made on onc waste lands. Let me also say that both the State of Nevada and the hundrends of reservations across the country did have one thing in common. That is that where Nevada had no natural resources and thus legalized gambling, majority of tribes in america are still left o survive on dead man lands that are completely absent of water or any other natural resource. Those indians are dependent on the charity of others to survive. However if by chance a valuable resource is discovered such as gold or oil, it has been rememb red that the governement would waste no time in force the tribe to yet another prision on yet another but this time smaller hell. Now we have struck gold with Indian Gaming and again like before individuals who feel that it is their obligation to preserv history are trying to take away the only thing that gives us hope. However, where we fought desperately to hold onto the land we had called home for hundrends of years with spears and arrows and hearts, we can now fight back on a level playing field wit support and money. No longer are we here to be stepped upon, spit on, or killed off with out anyone caring, rather we are here with hundrend of thousands making a stand for what is the true fight that this country is based on; equal righs and opportunit . It is time that we take the pen of history and write what is truth not fiction. It is time to the wielders of our history and not be plagued by the lies of one culture or one party. We are the most diverse country in the world it is time we act it. i thank you for the support the countless people are giving to this cause. It supports the belief that we are making change in the world and we will not sit down and watch injustice and greed destroy people's lives. This is a true american war.


William S. Waagner Jr - 10/27/98 16:26:47
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I'm a member of the morongo band living in Utah, I would like to know what I can do as an out of state supporter of yes on 5 ! thankyou for your website it's extremely informative.


ET - 10/27/98 09:24:11
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That remark Wilson made. That tells you a lot about how this person thinks. He is just an idiot You see he has total lack of respect for anyone. The State of California " We Rest Our Case" ehla


Jean M. - 10/27/98 05:13:31
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Just wondering if anyone out there read the article in the paper on Sat. Oct. 24 regarding Gov.Wilson's remark that the lawyers who advised Indian tribes on Proposition 5 should "lose his scalp" I found this to be very offensive being that I'm a Native Am rican. It's just unbelievable that a comment like that can be made from a polltician who one day want's to be our President. Would like to hear from anyone who would like to share their views on Wilson's offensive comment.


Jean M. - 10/26/98 22:17:39
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Great job Mark Macarro!!! I thought the artical in the L.A Times was very nice.Sun. Oct.25th. Keep up the good work. Thanks to all who have contibuted to this campaign. Vote YES on 5 Nov.3rd


Stephen Duniven, editor - 10/26/98 20:02:09
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The link on your left is about the Board of Education considering revising texts to include more information on how California Native Americans were treated in the past. I believe I read an article later that said that they passed these recommendations.


Mary K. Temple - 10/26/98 17:05:20
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I would like to see an improvment in the school texts to include the real stories of the lives of Indian people. California schools are using books that refer to the original people as "diggers." This is abominable!


Rico J. Garcia - 10/26/98 07:55:25
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I would like to express my gratitude for the countless individuals out there that support our cause. I am a 17 year old tribal member of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and it fills me with hope to see so many people speak out against the unfair a d jealous-driven actions of Gov. Wilson and the Nevada gambling corporations. I have personally seen the changes that have occurred within the last decade since the opening of our bingo hall. In the ten years of existence, our gambling center has grown for an infant to a child to a family business to one of the alrgest employeers i San Bernardino Country. I have been fortunate enough to live here, where I now have the oppertunity to go to college and strive to be whatever I want to be. We, as a people, can now say that we are no longer well-fare dependent. But rather we are self urviving and are improving all aspects of life for us and those areas around us. We are now blessed with the ablitity to shape and mold our own history, and maybe put right what some wrongs were done in the past. And for the first time in history, we ar gradually obtaining sacred lands that were robbed from us. Never in my great grandmother's life did she think she would see the day indians were buying their land back, never. But now dreams come true and reality is what we want it to be. I believe more and more people are realizing that injustice must be stopped and banished from our eyes. In a recent statement, Gov. Wilson said "whoever is giving those Indians legal advice should be SCALPED" (LA Times and The San Bernardino County Sun) I response I say, " Wilson, how dare you. First you try to deny us the right to survive. Then you try to wage war. Now you insult us. How low will you go to make a buck? How low will you go? What price are you aking for to destroy the lives and dreams of a culture? Let me ask you again, what is the price that Nevada casinos are paying you. And can you look in the mirror every morning and say "I am the modern day Custard!" "It is hard to breath with Pete Wilson's fist around my neck" - Zack de la Rocha


ET - 10/26/98 06:27:35
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Wilson and the White House,That's scarry. Now Wilson and "THE BIG HOUSE" makes more sense. What is helping Prop 5, is the truth. Maybe this is something new in the political sense, but this time it looks like people want to hear the truth. Do youknow that Las Vegas was living off California for all these years. They over built. Greed has consumed these CEO hoodlums. I see major mergers in the casino and hotel business. Maybe Circus Circus and Hilton. This is what you do to keep from g ing broke. I have seen executive ignorance and self love. It's a real ugly and frustrating sight. Wilson has one goal as poss. Pres. and that is to do away with all Indian Gaming. Stage Two; WHITE HOUSE, NEW BILLS BACKED BY LAS VEGAS AND RELIGOUS ONCERNS. YOU KNOW THERE'S FREEDOM OF RELIGION, And be seperate from the State, Now they are going to Congress. The State can not influence any laws or rules based on Religion. Because you can not use "your" religion to make laws that very other religion as to abide by. That's unconstitutional.


Sheri Moore - 10/25/98 22:33:54
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IN A DEAL MADE LAST YEAR, WILSON WAS PROMISED THE WHITE HOUSE BY HIS NEVADA BACKERS...IF HE WOULD STOP THE CALIFORNIA INDIANS.....JUST TUESDAY, HE ANNOUNCED HIS INTENTION TO RUN FOR THE PRESIDENCY... WILSON IS RACIST, BIASED AND BOUGHT AND PAID FOR BY POLITICAL NEVADA GAMBLING INTERESTS


Carebear - 10/25/98 21:45:29
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I have to do a presentation on Proposition 5. I am a supporter of Proposition 5. The ads against proposition 5 are wrong. They totally contradict everything the initiative states. I think Proposition 5 will pass. There are only 3 tribes against Propo ition 5 and Nevada casinos. All the opposition ads are paid for by Nevada Casinos. California tribes should stand up for their own rights if they want to oppose Proposition 5 not let the Nevada Casinos take over. The rest of the tribes in California su port Proposition 5 and so should you.


Nancy Sebastian - 10/25/98 10:40:17
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Nov.3rd is only 9 days away, and it has been a tough battle. PLEASE, spend these last days spreading the word to family, friends, and co-workers how important Prop.5 is to a people's way of life and survival. EVERYONE'S vote matters. It is time that past rong's be righted. We can never erase what was done by our forefather's, but we can send a STRONG MESSAGE to Sacramento that enough is enough. We all owe Stephen Duniven and his family a great debt of thanks for keeping this site available and updated to nyone who visited it. It has kept us all connected, no matter what our nationality. I have gained some special friends and feel honored that I have been able to be involved in an issue that has touched my heart, soul, and spirit. There is a light at the e d of this tunnel, and it's not an oncoming train........Thank You......


ET - 10/25/98 08:13:35
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If you are a travel agent who's trying to convince a client, that he should go to Paris. The first thing you should do is tell him how bad London is. (right)? If you go to a job interview, and the employer ask for your qualifications, are you going to tell him how unqualified the next guy, waiting to be interviewed is. NO!!!! When you want the job you give him "your" capabilities. If you want to sell a vacation for Paris, you talk about "Paris". When will the folks in the political arena, grow into respectable adults. They have no idea how to convince the citizens to vote for a particular person or issue. I'm lookin' at intelligence level of snails(sorry snails). Every candidate gets on TV and just tells me how bad the other guy is. W at is this are they too weak to look into the camera, like an adult, and tell me how "HE" will improve things. Tell me what "HIS" qualifications are. I would would like to see, and I would vote for a candidate, who would look at me straight in the camera and tell me how important it is to make life better, with good communications and honesty( that one is too hard to ask for yet the easiest thing to do). So after seeing about six ads all I know right now is how bad "everybody is!". The candidates apparently have hired " Protrons, Neutrons, Fig Newton and morons" to be political advisors. And I can tell you that I am not one of just a few people, but more like millions that feel this way, if you would just take time to look and l sten. And get rid of the suck up morons that hang around the candidates shirt tails. Message from ET: You don't get too many chances in life to start over. Remember the children a e the future resources, for the adults sometimes are to stubborn. A new business is like a child.You have to keep it healthy and happy. There is no room for selfishness. And you never leave your child with someone who doesn't care about him or her. A bus ness put together by a family bonded by blood and history, is the number one priority. There is no more room for failure. From this moment on we can be an example of true humanity. Thanks eh la. Oh Lobo I hope I said that right.


Steve Work - 10/24/98 15:24:44
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Good luck on Prop.5. I am sick of the BS anti-5 ads put out by the Las Vegas branch of the Mafia! Native Americans have been unjustly and shamefully treated by WASPS for 400 years.If they can improve their lives with casinos, GREAT! Best Wishes, Steve Work P.S. If Super-Wasp Herr Lundgren wins, I believe I will get sick.


Steve Work - 10/24/98 15:17:51
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Good luck on Prop.5. I am sick of the BS anti-5 ads put out by the Las Vegas branch of the Mafia! Native Americans have been unjustly and shamefully treated by WASPS for 400 years.If they can improve their lives with casinos, GREAT! Best Wishes, Steve Work P.S. If Super-Wasp Herr Lundgren wins, I believe I will get sick.


Lobo - 10/22/98 22:39:49
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I'm happy to see such optimism however, the Prop 5 issue is far from a done deal. Constitutionality will be the ultimate test for the Proposition and the decision on whether it passes or fails this test will lie with the judge who hears the challenge not he Governor be it Gray Davis or otherwise. It is not time for dancing in the streets just yet. We must keep our guard up and keep a close watch on our elected officials at the both the State and Federal levels. The BIA will also be a major player in the future events brought on by this battle. We are seeing just the tip of the iceberg on what will eventually evolve from this. Vegas will not go away! They will find a way to get the Ca. market back through the Indians or through the State itself. We must keep a wary eye on our backsides for it is a formidable foe we are up against, their influence goes all the way to Marble Wigwams not merely the state level. Too bad the millions being spent on this couldn't have gone towards positive benefits for the Tribes. I realize winning this is a tremendous benefit but it all was so unecessary, had Wilson not been such a hard head. Eh La


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G. Atwood - 10/21/98 04:52:33
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Wow!! In case it hasn't occured to you yet, we are going to win! Prop 5 will win over whelmingly! Yeah, I know the worryers are saying "SHHHH." But I'm going to go ahead and let it fly. HEY, LAS VEGAS MONEY!! (I'll call you "LV$." that almost spel s LOVE MONEY... how ironic). We can all rest assured that LV$ (No on 5) watches this site. This is for you - YOU LOST!!! Here is what I don't get- why is LV$ afraid of competition in the 1st place? What do those dumb bastards think built Vegas? Competition is the fuel that feeds the fire. In the future, many young people will get a taste of gambling in Ca. Indian Casinos and decide they want the "real experience" and go to Vegas. Because there is no comparison. C'mon, Vegas! There's some great facilities in Indian Country, but there will never be another Vegas. They are just greedy fools, trying to reach out and horde it all. Stupid, stupid, stupid! All that $ spent on TV adds for nothing. The more they spent the worse it got for them, until now it's all over except to count the votes and see how big of a land slide it will be! No doubt it will end up in court, but hat will be ok because Grey Davis is going to be the next Gov of California. Grey will follow through on the will of the people. There has'nt been much good happen for Indian people for a long long time. This will go all the way through, I can feel it, and I bet you can too! Even you LV$, admit it! YOu can feel it can't you!! There will be prosperous gaming on Indian Reservations in Ca. from now on. All of California will benefit. .


Victor - 10/20/98 21:10:56
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please don't forget to tell your friends to vote. what I do on the weekends is pass out literature that I've downloaded and printed at home, it helps put a face on the issue and you can see for your self the overwhelming support we have!!! Remember be active, be prepared and SMILE (it won't kill you)...oh yeah, I'm a tribal member of the Luiseno Indians of the Pechanga Reservation....Thank You for you Support..Victor


Lobo - 10/19/98 23:03:17
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While visiting one of our local Indian casinos I picked up a copy of the Bingo and Gaming News, a publication that advertises Bingo Halls and Casinos. I was surprised to see that other non-profit organizations like youth sports groups who run bingo games re now installing video gaming devices, some are stating in their adds "just like Indian Casino style machines" Does this mean that the Churches and others will soon have gaming machines like the ones in Indian Casinos? Do churches and community non-profits sign compacts with the state? Something is amiss here! I'm sure that who ever is manufacruring these machines is willing to sell them to anyone who feels they can use them. The machines are not called slots in most cases but are called Lottery Verifiers. This whole thing gets more bizzare by the minute. Eh La


ET - 10/19/98 04:58:19
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My opinion; Why is "TOYS-R-US starting to lag on really fun and exciting toys like they did five years ago. Well, I found out why. Their Board of Directors are all men with no children. I thin that four aisles of baby strollers is a little much. Than you E.T. Phone Ho----me


ET - 10/19/98 04:48:46
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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Debates are good . They help to explain both sides of an issue, but if you remember in high school, a debate always has to be based on facts and the truth. We are not getting the truth from anti-5 apponents. And I realize that they have to lie, because t ey are the opponents. They could never win if they told the truth. As we wait for Nov. 3rd, Las Vegas is starting to panic at the thought of losing California's millions. They have already established "Bills" before the US Congress t limit Indian Gaming. What I say now, is strictly my thoughts. American Indians are American citizens, trying to keep a business going. The money made from this business stays in the USA. Indian gaming is in no way a problem to the United States. I think the "BIG" problem is foreign investments. California has been the place were overseas and middle eastern corporations have gain much profit. And all this profit leaves the country. Las Vegas needs to take care of Las Vegas. If you look for anti pro .5 info on he internet, they have no place for comment or guestbook or even e-mail. That seems odd. I guess they don't want to have to answer any questions. I am just a half Irish/ half Puerto Rican Mother of two boys. And it does not take an Einstein to see that "BIG BUSINESS" wants all the money from all the casinos.


Jill Ann Campoy - 10/18/98 19:12:20
My Email:dogsncat@inreach.com
Enter an issue important to you: Prop 5 Debate
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Please make an attempt to attend the Prop 5 Debate/Forum to be held at Mendocino College in Ukiah, CA on Saturday, October 31,1998 at 1:30 PM. This will be between Tribal leaders/representatives and the No on Prop 5 campaign. Mendocino College is located North of San Franciso and 14 miles S of Willits off Hwy. 101. Show your support. Bring a busload from your casino. E-mail me with a fax number and I will send you a copy of our flyer to make copies of for distribution in yo r area. Thanks, Jill e-mail: dogsncat@inreach.com


ET - 10/17/98 06:24:04
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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Las Vegas, like a soul less, deceiving , trouble making, menace to California's people, is lieing, manipulating information, and doing ads that are completly unethical. The ads, against Prop 5, that I have seen on TV are so unfair. The self Reliance camp ign ads need to answer some of these lies. Sure Native American Casinos don't pay State taxes, but all their employees do. And the money they pay all the vendors in California is also taxed. And above all, the Native Americans are very careful about their environment and their neighbors. We have to make sure Californians realize that construction and plumbing does not cause polution. Many of the changes they have made help rid of previous polution. We can not lose this fight. Everyone needs to work hard right now, to make sure Californians know the truth. And the truth is Las Vegas has to do what ever money can buy. And thats lies. Why is it legal to defame,slander, and harass the Native Americans. So I guess I could go on TV and say I know for a fact t at las Vegas calls Californians stupid, easy, weak, and wasteful, so thats why we like them to come to Las Vegas, They are big spenders. I also found out Las Vegas does not pay State Taxes either. And also only pay minimal Federal taxes. Whether this is rue or not, doesn't matter. Because you are not accountable for anything you say on an ad for TV. I think people should have to take an oath to tell the truth when doing ANY political ad, because they are officers of the State, in anything they do for t e State of California. People , People, Get busy!!!!!!! We (Prop 5) is losing ground. We can not and will not support the State of Nevada anymore. Not while we have a chance to better California's financial capabilities. Don't let this happen. Thanks


ET - 10/16/98 09:05:14
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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Mr. Lobo. Go to Modern War then scan all the way down to "print your own copy of Prop 5 for your car window" then when you get there scan down to JOIN (Reliance) web site and there you go to initiative. The whole prop is writtenout I believe 12 se tions.


ET - 10/16/98 08:57:55
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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Mr. Lobo, I can answer your first question, which is stated in section 5 of the proposition. What is written is that 2% will be given quarterly to a trust fund. And a representative from the tribes and the public will form a board that will be in charge f all disbursments. And this board will have many checks and balances through its decisions. And in regard to your second question, I have sent out a few messages hoping someone can give us the exact answer. Now if you go back to Modern War and scan down to " copy your own car sticker supporting Prop 5 and go to proposition in its total written state, you will find a lot of other answers to many issues that have been carefully taken care of in this well planned proposition. I hope this helped a bit. The e answers should be given to the public. Not everyone can take the time to read the whole proposition.


lobo - 10/15/98 21:55:19
My Email:clobo@sunset.net
Enter an issue important to you: Prop 5
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A couple of questions that are continually asked in regard to the Prop. 1. How will the revenues generated from gaming that are earmarked for non-gaming tribes be dispersed? 2. How will the prop. affect tribes that were Federally Recognized after IGRA 1988? or were recognized but had no land in trust? Can they petition for a land trust and go into gaming? These seem to be two of the main questions that tribes who oppose Prop. 5 have voiced. Many feel that the revenue percentage mentioned is not enough and that the machine quota more readily guarantees a revenue base for non-gaming tribes. Does anyone out there have any anwers or ideas on this? Truthful answers to these and other questions will determine the way many Indian people will vote. Eh La


- 10/14/98 21:41:25
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carolyn neff - 10/14/98 19:40:35
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I'm doing a speach on what prop 5 is really about in my college freshmen enghlish class the day before the elections, i would really apreashate any information you could send me.


ET - 10/14/98 03:22:52
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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I would like to Know how the polititions and the supporters of gaming revenue for Las Vegas or shall I say, against Prop. 5 can look into that Television camera, face the voters of California and, plain as day,"LIE". That is so selfish to confuse the v ters. This is a great proposition. It has taken care of everything including the well being of all the non-gaming tribes. I look at this issue, and it's give to the State, give to the local community, and help give support to their Brother tribes. Where a Las Vegas is , take from Califorina, take from the Native Americans, and take from all the local communities that would benefit from Indian Gaming. All I want is for Las Vegas to "Take" their lies back home and leave California alone. Please spread the word. We can not let the hoodlums of VEGAS rob California of its much needed revenue. What do you expect from people who's over zealous appetite for, and control of money have made their bellies fat and their conscious thin. VOTE YES on 5


Caren Marruffo - 10/14/98 01:57:24
My Email:kilkennycat@lasercom.net
Enter an issue important to you: Support for Prop. 5 Alive & Well
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I read the article submitted by Nancy Sebastian this morning with the headline "Public Support for Prop 5 Ebbing". The poll was commissioned by a California legislator who is against Prop 5 ! 998 Californians, 703 which they say will "probably vote" were the total of their poll. It's not to hard to read between the lines, we've all been inundated by the lies these "honest" politicians have contrived so I for one have alot of trouble believing this new survey ! In fact I don't believe it at all. Prop 5 is in Excellent shape ;)


Melinda Lloyd - 10/13/98 07:11:20
My URL:http://members.aol.com/MLau420665/pechanga.html
My Email:MLau420665@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Sovereignty
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I enjoyed your site! Really appreciate the quick updates on this issue, saves me a lot of time (searching other sites and keywords). I am a supporter of native rights, sovereignty, and self-sufficiency. I am praying that the Proposition passes! Check out my site (URL posted).


Larry Delmont - 10/12/98 15:20:36
My Email:delmontl@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Ca.leave the Indians alone
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Ca. leave the native americans alone for a change they did nothing to anyone the just want peace and live this is there land not are's...


Max Beatty - 10/12/98 03:16:03
My Email:shaggrat@ix.netcom.com
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Your dedication to your political principles is inspirational to say the least. I was looking for information regarding this issue and I found what I needed here. I will vote for prop 5. Thanks, and best of luck. Max Beatty


ET - 10/11/98 02:21:29
My Email:etphon@webt.net
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LasVegas concerns have had the Pala Reservation under their wings since the early 90's. They have courted them, with promises. They have given the Pala Indians a sense of dependency on Las Vegas being their only hope for prosperity. The Las Vegas "boys" h ve told them , that the only way to succeed is to stunt the growth of other reservation casinos, and then that way they will have a fair chance to compete. Las Vegas influence has totally brainwashed the Pala Nation. Now they're using them. They have fill d their heads with lies. And have convinced them all other tribes are against them. Remember; Patty Hearst; You can be convinced ( and or brainwashed ) by anyone you depend on for any kind of survival. We should all understand how it is with your backs gainst the wall. When prop 5 passes. "Pala will part of the success of Indian Gaming, for their brother Nations will be there to help. This shows you how evil big business can be.


- 10/11/98 02:08:11
My Email:colleenlanigan@Hotmail.com
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I think this site is wonderful and if anyone has any more info on the subject of reintroduction of wolves into the wild please write to me at colleenlanigan@Hotmail.com


Christopher Tavizon - 10/11/98 00:33:36
My URL:http://Pech5@aol.com
My Email:passing of prop 5
Enter an issue important to you: petition on indian gaming
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I, myself, am a Native American Indian, part of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and am currently doing everything I can to see that the Indians get and keep what is rightfully ours. Not only for myslef, but for all Indian tribes that have faught so hard to get where they are today. If you know of any way that I can be of help over the internet, please drop me a line. Sincerely, Christopher Tavizon


Hans Marruffo - 10/10/98 22:15:37
My Email:kilkennycat@lasercom.net
Enter an issue important to you: Re:Revenue-sharing
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By the way, in addition to my last post, I am a member of the Pechanga Tribe, and if you reply leave a name and e-mail address.


Hans & Caren Marruffo - 10/10/98 22:06:37
My Email:kilkennycat@lasercom.net
Enter an issue important to you: Re:Revenue-sharing
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We would never presume to answer a message directed to Mark Macarro-however we will comment on whoever posted this-you have made statements that are refuttable, you have accused wrongly and yet you do not have the common decency to leave a name or an e-mail address. You seek no answers for alledge wrongdoing which leads us to believe this post to be a hype against Prop. 5.


Walter Hajewski - 10/10/98 18:40:16
My Email:reflexblue@telis.org
Enter an issue important to you: Tribal differences
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I'm still confused as to why the Pala tribe is fighting Prop.5? Is it the future competition? wouldn't this Proposition help them in the long run? Am I totally missing something here?


Al & Laurie Smith - 10/10/98 07:49:54
My Email:hawnlady@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: yes on propositions 5
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We are not American Indians, but my husband is white and I am a hawaiian, born and raise in Hawaii and I know how you feel about your rights and independence. We as hawaiians are fighting for our Sovereignty Independence. What yo are doing is for your peo le, to give them the rights to be independent and free from been on government aid. Your people earn this and so much have been taken from your people and its time that we as people stand together to help each other in their belief. Thank you for giving u the opportunity to express our feelings. Good luck on Proposition 5 and we are for it 100%. Mahalo Nui Loa Smith's


Victoria Duran - 10/10/98 02:41:13
Enter an issue important to you: Freedom
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My heart goes out to all my fellow natives, I am deeply saddened by the way we must continue to fight for what little rights we have.


- 10/10/98 02:19:46
Enter an issue important to you: Revenue-sharing
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Mark Macarro - You claim by all your Proposition 5 commercials that you are providing jobs funding education, economic development, cultural preservation, housing and health care programs, for Tribal Members. This is simply untrue. The fact is there are many of us from Pechanga that are of lineal descent and are Luiseno Indians but are being denied and treated as if we don't exist. And by our own people. The revenues that you claim are benefiting the Tribe is only for the chosen few. I wish you would be more honest with the public and let them really know what is going on. And that NO you are not sharing the revenues with all Tribal Members. You claim that the Nevada Casinos want to shut you down due to pure Greed, plain and simple. ut really tell me isn't that what is going on within the Tribe??


nicht2 - 10/09/98 13:18:33
My Email:nicht2@packbell
Enter an issue important to you: yes on 5
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Govener Wilson Should stay out of native americans sovereign territories.As history shows these people lived in peace with one another for thousand of years,then then they got RAILROAD by the state.For the last 200 years.If I was Gov.Wilson I would agree with you on anything you do in your territories because that is your land end of story. HIGH FIVE & YES ON 5 I got my yes on 5 sticker on my car do you?


jim willis - 10/08/98 23:17:28
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Enter an issue important to you: tribal sovereignty
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ET - 10/08/98 03:19:17
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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Mr. Lobo. There is a debate at San Francisco University. The info is two articles up from "sign guestbook or read guestbook" on this site. This will take place October 12,. That's all I know. Maybe there is something else going on .


Lobo - 10/07/98 17:19:44
My Email:clobo@sunset.net
Enter an issue important to you: Prop 5
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Hes anyone out there heard when the debate on prop 5 will aired? Who will be representing the pro side? This debate will be the most important advertisement for both sides of this issue. I want to post this debate time everywhere I can so people will see it. I get asked questions continually about the issues in the proposition. I sincerely hope that this debate will answer the questions and dispel the rumors that are flying around. Many people take these opposition commercials as gospel and tend to confuse them. Then, rather than vote for the proposition they will not vote at all, which ands up the same as a no vote. One other question, what is a lottery style machine? I 've read that they will be in certain casinos by mid Oct. but exactly what is the difference. Eh La


Stacey Scott - 10/06/98 02:29:39
My Email:too_angelic@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Rights of Native Americans
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I am of the Swan Creek/Black River Band of Chippewa Indians. I get so frustrated at the rights that state governments think that they can take away from us. I live in California and it makes me so angry that the governor of this state thinks nothing of Indians and that gives him the "right" to take away something that has proven to be an asset to us, which is tribal gaming. My reservation has a casino and a resort on it and it has been very prosperous. It has done a great deal for the pride and morale of the Indians. For Governor Wilson to think that he has the juristiction to take it away, he need to reread the federal laws concerning this. One more right that is trying to be taken away from us. Enough already!


Mark A. Macarro - 10/05/98 23:47:30
Enter an issue important to you: Passage of Prop. 5
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Response to Daniel J. King re "hard data." In the late 1840's or so, most tribes in California signed treaties with the U.S. My tribe, the Temecula (Pechanga) Band was party to the treaty of Temecula. Huge land cessions were made in southern California The treaty was never ratified by the Senate AND the land was taken anyway. On this basis, in the 1920s California tribes began efforts which culminated in the California Indian Land Claims case (US docket-80). The settlement included a payment to dece dents of California Indians living at the time the treaties were negotiated. The gross price was based on 40 cents per acre. Indian tribes were forced by courts to accept real estate valuations based on 1850s land prices, not 1950s values. Further, in he tribes suit against the U.S., the government would not allow tribes to have their own attorneys and instead, were forced to have California's attorney general advocate on our behalf. The whole thing was a travesty. Two titles: "Strangers in a Stolen and" by Richard Carrico and "Dispossession of the Indians of California" by Van Hastings Garner.


Daniel J. King - 10/04/98 15:49:59
My Email:danno56@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian "taxes"
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Can you help? I'm looking for "hard" data.. While the opposition to prop.5 is making noise about lack of state taxes paid by res casinos, it seems that there may be some large outstanding monetary debts owed to various tribes by the state, under court judgements which have been ignored by the state Is this true? Can someone direct me to the info? It would be very helpful, as I would like to write to the editor of my local newspaper in support of Prop.5, and I think that this is relevant to the issue. Of course, if I'm wrong, I will respect hearing o from the org. Thanks! P.S. ...Hi!..


Lobo - 10/02/98 19:04:12
My Email:clobo@sunset.net
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Rights
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I recently viewed the commercial by the Rumsey Band. Looks like they have a nice place being built. Wonder how much their investors kicked in for making the commercial? I would like to be a fly on the wall in Wilson's war room so I could hear some of the deals being cooked up between him and the tribes who have been bought off. I'm sorry but sometimes one must sit in judgement of others when it is obvious grave mistakes are being made. I doubt that Pala sees this now but they will surely regret it in the future if Prop. 5 doesn't make it. There never has been much accomplished worth being proud of without sacrifice on someones part. Regardless of what they have done, the Palas will always be our brothers and sisters but I'm concerned that they appear to be taken in by Wison and his bunch and others may follow. I can clearly understand how greed can enter into these kinds of situations, after all money is the root of all evil. We must stay unfied in this battle and not allow the opposition any cracks in our defenses. Eh La!


Melissa Litchford - 10/02/98 18:01:27
My Email:Lissss@aol.com
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The definition of "sovereign" is very clear--what about it doesn't the state government NOT understand?? Bottom line--taxes


Caren Jarquin - 10/02/98 04:33:46
My Email:Kilkennycat@lasercom.net
Enter an issue important to you: Casino Close Down By thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving close down huh? What a fitting holiday to shut down Indian Casinos ! Seems to me the first Thanksgiving was celebrated with Indians and the first white settlers to rejoice in the bountiful and beautiful land known as America! Enter the Feder l Govt. the FBI , Las Vegas and Pete Wilson. Happy Thanksgiving you all, and by the way good luck finding a job before Christmas, but hey you could sign a dishonest pact along with the Palas and eventually be shut down anyway by disinterest! Vote yes on Prop 5, and do have Happy holidays.


- 09/30/98 23:31:27
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amy todd - 09/30/98 23:25:53
Enter an issue important to you: prop. 5
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prop. 5 can only help, not harm, everyone associated with indian casinos-inc.families of all colors ,any city that has a casino, and most of all-their indian sovrieghnty. Remember, we are adjacent to the casinos not the other way around.


Marcy - 09/30/98 16:49:46
My Email:StevMarcy@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Prop 5
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I work at the Spa Casino in Palm Springs and my fiance works at Morongo casino in Cabazon..If we get shut down that means NO household income! It would destroy everything, our wedding included..It's not right for the gov. to be able to do this to us! Yes n Prop 5!


Joyce Hackett - 09/29/98 15:18:06
My Email:hobblejdh@aol.com
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Fabulous site, very extensive and informative! Will read more later when I have more time and share with others. Delayed reading prior since I will be changing my E-mail server soon to Envionline. Thanks, Joyce


Ramn H.Lopez - 09/28/98 06:18:03
My Email:Rlopez@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Job's Educations !!!!
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I.m From El Paso Texas Tigua Indian Reservation I'm all for Pro "5" Do to keeping my Brothers and sisters off welfare and Haveing Jobs and Educations. This is a "MODERN WAR" that I'm For !!! "IN GOD WE TRUST"


Ramon H.Lopez - 09/28/98 06:10:05
My Email:Rlopez@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Job's& Educations !!!
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I'm from EL Paso, Texas


paul whitten - 09/27/98 21:44:00
My Email:pwmw@msn.com
Enter an issue important to you: Pechanga Gaming
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I am a tribal memeber of the Pechanga Band of Mission Indians and currently out of the State of California. I want to thank you for the web sight and the informational updates you've posted here. I find it extremely helpful to keeping posted on the fron of Gaming in California today.


Samantha Jones - 09/26/98 23:31:52
Enter an issue important to you: The Truth
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Thank you for putting out the effort and time in regards to Native American rights. I have been a little confused with the different commercials by Native Americans on both sides of Prop 5. I am simply trying to get the facts so that I can decide for myse f. Your sight has been very helpful. I am interested in the oppositions view as well. I would like to see a section in your site titled "The Opposition", then maybe end the section with a rebuttle. The one problem I see with Prop 5 is that it seems that w have to give so much back to the state government. They always seem to want to be running our business. Regulating, taxing, and taking as they please. As citizens I am glad we are giving back to the general population, but we can make that choice and nee to care for our people first!


Joel Giovannoni - 09/25/98 20:54:49
My Email:JA10895@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Yes on 5
Comments:
I just want to let someone know how frustrating and stressful all of this is. I`m a card dealer at casino morongo in cabazon CA. I moved here with my wife a year ago this weekend. We really enjoy living in california and spending our money here. I have be n a dealer for over five years now and this is the best job I have had. They take care of their people and the benifits are very good.


ET - 09/25/98 08:14:55
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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You know our Forefathers used a common ground to discuss problems and quickly solve them. Because the common ground was, (what was best for the majority of the people.) Nowadays our polititions are so caught up in "which pe son will win, or how long can we keep this going, or does this make us look bad, or again which side can WE (the polititions) gain from." This is "schoolyard " politics. It takes to much time, too much money, not to forget the fact, that it slows down pr sperity. You, yes! All of you political "Gumbies"(unknown substance) are up on the "Hill" playing tennis, while the rest of us ,real folks, are down here in "NORMAL LAND" wondering why we voted for any of you, headline seeking, oney wanting," Bimbo" flirting, poor excuse for an American Citizen. Shame to you all. If you can,t sit down, listen, and make honest decisions,(that don't take 10 years), then go on back to your FREE Skybox seats and stay there. Indian Gaming is im ortant to the people of California. Apparently Mr. Wilson doesn't see that. So we will show him with one of the biggest landslide prop. election ever. And that is YES on 5. Thank you very much adure


Orlando Valdez - 09/24/98 19:50:10
My Email:ovaldez@uclink4.berkeley.edu
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Sovereignty
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I commend you on you very informative and important website. I'm a Native American Studies Major at UC Berkeley and I have found this site very useful. I believe the average voter needs to be informed through any media to make an educated decision. My ope is that Californians will not be scared by the Vegas funded commericials, instead I hope those same TV spots encourage everyone to do a little research about Native American Gaming and your website facilitates that.


Pbonchai - 09/24/98 07:02:16
My Email:Pbonchai@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: regaining lands
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I'm recognized as a healer for Paiute, Modock, and Klamoth. Been very busy with that!!!! Very well done on your work on Prop. 5, keep it up,my prayers are with you! Pbonchai


Betty Egan - 09/23/98 17:47:00
My Email:bettegan@pacbell.net
Enter an issue important to you: lies by opposition
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I am very upset by the out right lies on the web site ,in commercials and the argument against prop 5 article being submitted in Calif. voter pamphlet. I am in the process of making hard copies of as many of these documents and articles as possible, highlighting the false statements and making my own notations as to why statement is false, and in most cases can sight section from initiative to prove it Do not know where to get a "soapbox" for it, if anyone is interested, but if could some feedback from you perhaps, would be appreciated. Thank you Betty Egan 4224 Boundary St. San Diego Ca 92104 bettegan@pacbell.net


robert ridout - 09/23/98 06:49:46
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/Nashville/Opry/1101
My Email:rridout@ez2.net
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why does the goverment care what the indians do on thier own land it belongs to them. BOB


Christina Adams - 09/23/98 00:31:50
My Email:SweetBrave@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: keeping a promise
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The government has give Indians the right to govern their land and yet now they try to restrict the way that Indian tribes can do it! I think that the government should do what it promised and leave the tribes alone. So what if the Nevada cosinos don't ake a couple million more, this country has a free market, let it stay that way.


Judy Fisch - 09/22/98 20:29:54
My Email:coyotelc@pacific.net
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I am Tribal Education Director for Coyote Valley Tribe in Mendocino County, CA. Please vote yes on 5, our children and our future are counting on you!!


Theresa M. Oberst - 09/22/98 00:37:52
My Email:tmoberst@vom.com
Enter an issue important to you: Native Prophecies
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Will the native peoples rise from the depths of poverty imposed upon them? Is gaming the answer? I believe they will and it is. Power to all native peoples and their supporters.


Theresa M. Oberst - 09/22/98 00:13:31
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Theresa M. Oberst - 09/22/98 00:09:48
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Nancy Sebastian - 09/20/98 09:22:19
My Email:gg20mom@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
Comments:
I totally agree with ET. The strategy to divide and concur has been around for hundreds of years, and it is being used again in this fight for Prop.5. Like many others, I have no connection to any American Indian Tribe, but I feel very strongly for their ight to live and support their people in the manner that they choose. I choose to stand with them and make my "voice" heard on Nov. 3rd. We can't sit in judgement of the Pala Tribe and the decision that they made. Fear is a very powerful tool, and it is being used in this issue. Fear has stared us each in the face at one time or another, and until we have walked a mile in their shoes, we c nnot pass judgement on them. As a single Mom of two (now adult) kids, I would do ANYTHING to protect them and I am sure that the Pala Tribe feels the same way about their people. My heart goes out to them for the difficult decision that they had to make. e will continue our fight, and I do believe that there is saftey in numbers. Getting EVERYONE you know out to vote in Nov. will reap great rewards for all of us. Thank you.


- 09/19/98 12:57:28
Comments:
What is this cryptic comment saying, and what about the Taylor Made merchandise? It sounds like geocities is posting things at the wrong guestbook.


- 09/19/98 08:24:03
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If you get caught the first time, the next time you just try to be more careful. It doesn't matter really cause your still stupid. He, who lies and hurts my name, shall not be there in the new reign. For the lies I've listed day to day, are the ones that send you on your way. Elliot


- 09/19/98 08:14:29
Enter an issue important to you: Taylor made
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Did you ever notice how Taylor made merchandise seems to just fall apart


ET - 09/19/98 08:08:55
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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Like in life itself, polititions, CEOs, and administrators will look for and find the weakest and most vulnerable. The more they can manipulate these people the easier it is to build support with outright lies and fabrications. They will make outrageous p omices of wealth and position. So here it is again, Las Vegas gets nervous looks at the polls. "Oh No! Looks like prop 5 is gaining voter strength". So he says" I know let's go back to the Pala Tribe and convince them to help us again, and throw a wre ch into this campaign. In my opinion, I'm sure the Pala Tribe didn't gather up the money to do this commercial. So what did happened? Maybe all of a sudden the Pala Tribe Native Americans were sitting at home and decided to have an Ad focusing their co cerns and their new anti Prop 5 position.... NOT!..... I personally do not blame Pala for any of this. With all the money available to the Mega Vegas, smooth talking, con men,God only knows what was promised to Pala this time. It's almost like Wilson and egas have taken a hostage (Pala). And is using them for leverage in their campaign. Thank you for all the great comments. Now you see how much can be achieved just by communicating well with each other. Working together is the o ly way you can get things done. Plus as you can tell from the polls,( Prop 5 campaign) That being "HONEST" with California voters is the only way to do things======Am I right Mr. Wilson? ET


C. H. Lobo - 09/18/98 18:05:36
My Email:clobo@sunset.net
Enter an issue important to you: Prop.5
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I was disturbed by the Pala Band's making of a TV commercial against Prop.5. I beleive it's bad enough that they created the openeing for Wilson to get into the Indian Sovereignty rights but to start campaigning against other tribes who are holding out is not right. True, Pala has the sovereign right to negotiate whatever agreement they beleive is good for them. But please don't jeopordize the chances of others. This ploy is accomplishing the results the Wilson Gov. wants, division between the tribes. If Pala beleives so strongly in the deal they made then they should not be allowed to renegotiate after Prop. 5 passes. There must be something in it for them (Pala) that we are not aware of. If anyone out there knows why the Pala Compact is so good, please let me know. Eh La


Donna - 09/18/98 15:10:58
My Email:dstapp@shastalink.k12.ca.us
Enter an issue important to you: Tribal Rights
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I recently saw a bumper sticker that said: PETE WILSON, THE BEST GOVERNOR THAT NEVADA HAS EVER HAD. That about says it all. Please vote YES on Prop 5 and if you have access to friends and relatives living in California, let them know about this wonderful site and encouraged them to vote YES on P op 5.


Ann H. - 09/17/98 04:04:21
My Email:chocolate_27@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: letting the N.A's be.
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Hey, Thanks, your page was very informational for my presentation coming up. It got me so much more interested in what I was doing. Being that my hubbie is also a Native American it helped me to open my eyes to a lot of happenings. Again, Thanks, Ann


Bill Palermo - 09/16/98 15:44:41
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Enter an issue important to you: Indian gaming
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Great site....lots of good info. My firm does a lot of market & economic feasibility & development strategies for Indian casinos nationwide. Do you know of an up to date list of tribal gaming operations in California?


Caren Jarquin - 09/16/98 15:13:40
My Email:Irishquinn@yahoo.com
Enter an issue important to you: Prop 5
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Quote Judge Letts "We're talking about public interest here", he said, "about making sure people don't suffer more than they have to." MORE THAN THEY HAVE TO !! People losing their jobs, house mortgages, transportation in the way of car payments, food, tilities I guess you could call that suffering! Many people who work at the casinos are off of welfare, they've become productive tax paying citizens of the state of California and the casinos are paying millions of dollars in state taxes, regardless to t e lies the opposition try to spread on the contrary. California's economy ranks higher than most countries on this planet, we can't allow Nevada and the corporate interests behind it to dictate how we run our business. Vote yes on 5, it's Wilson's last chance at taking a pot shot at the Indians and the citizens of California.


sduniven, editor - 09/16/98 13:43:48
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From the Yes on 5 site: Under both federal law and Prop 5, Indian casinos can only be located on existing Tribal reservation lands established before 1988 or on Tribal land received through a land claims settlement previously approved by federal government. No Tribe could just buy a piece of property outside their Tribal lands and put a casino on it.


H. Marruffo - 09/16/98 03:21:35
My Email:kilkennycat@lasercom.net
Enter an issue important to you: Prop 5
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Please advise your viewers to go to the casinos, i.e., Morongo, Pechanga etc. pick up bumper stickers and large placards which they've made available for free-Prop 5 must go down in defeat!!


codom - 09/16/98 02:07:32
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Enter an issue important to you: Proposition 5
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I support Proposition 5 as does my husband. The main concern my husband has voiced is the addition of nonreservation property to the reservation roles. We are unfamiliar with the requirements for doing this. I would like to better understand the process and the authority by which it was acquired. I obviously have not seen Casino's popping up everywhere in California and those I know of, with the exception of, one seem to be on previously existing reservations; so I obviously am not one of the mentally disabled those ads again Proposition 5 are designed for. By understanding this process a little better, I think I can more confidently argue the case for Proposition 5.


DJNove - 09/16/98 00:43:54
My Email:DJNova@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: Prop. 5
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Hi! This prop has both my wife & I VERY upset. I am Hungarian & my wife is German. We have seen our countries ravaged by political greed. This cannot continue in the U.S. It is late, & I'm getting tired, but we'll be back, now that we've found you! Can you please send us a simple E-mail address, so that we don't have to go through all the gobbleygoog to communicate? Thanks, David & Martha


DeNiese Vanlerberghe - 09/15/98 19:13:22
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Enter an issue important to you: Prop 5
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The importance of indians retaining and enjoying their sovereign rights should be of utmost concern to all people. Let us not allow the governor to force his prejudices of all the minorities any longer.


Harry Logan - 09/14/98 12:57:05
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Enter an issue important to you: Native Rights
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I can't believe that close to the 21st century we, the white man, would still try to continue to screw over the people who rightly own this country. Vote yes on 5!


ET - 09/14/98 03:58:51
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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Most major corporations tend to turn their profits right back in to the company, or pure self indulgence( like buying other companies, or expanding recklessly with no concern to environment or local community needs). From what I have seen , the concern f r environment and community is of utmost importance to the Tribes who have Indian Gaming on their land. You just don't see that anymore, you know, the respect for your neighbor, and the willingness to work side by side. This is important to the Native Am ricans. With their concern for the future, time is spent to add to the quality of life. Such as schooling, fire fighting, medical care and sharing local heritage backgrounds. Pro. 5 is a Win! Win! situation. Everyone wins. You can't beat that. I am not sually a political person, but you know, it's about time we all take all the wrong thats been happening (everywhere) and in some way tr to make things a little more right. The influence of money on polititions is out of control. Money elects, money makes aws, money changes laws and "Money" makes "Money" more "Money". Vote YES on 5. Thank you


CHRISDON BURGESS - 09/12/98 17:44:42
My Email:RIVAR@IDIR.NET
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MEMBER OF THE PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO MISSION INDIANS. AS A MEMBER OF PECHANGA I FEEL THAT ARE CASINO AND ALL INDIAN CASINOS HAVE BROUGHT OUR PEOPLE FROM THE BRINK OF POVERTY TO A LIVEABLE AND PROSPEROUS WAY OF LIFE, ALTHOUGH I CURRENTLY RESIDE IN KANSAS I SPENT MOST OF MY LIFE LIVING ON THE RESERVATION AND KNOW FIRST HAND WHAT OUR PEOPLE HAVE ENDURED AND HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH OVER THE YEARS. SINCE THE CASINO HAS OPENED MY LIFE HAS BEEN DRASTICALLY ENRICHED, I NO LONGER HAVE TO WORK TWO JOBS SEVEN DAYS A EEK TO MAKE ENDS MEET, I NOW HAVE THE RESOURCES TO TAKE CARE OF AND DEAL WITH MY WIFES' MEDICAL CONDITION. I PERSONALLY FEEL THAT THE BENEFITS TO INDIANS OF CALIFORNIA AND SOURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WILL DO NOTHING BUT ECONOMICALLY PROSPER FROM PROP 5. I URGE ALL CALIFORNIANS TO VOTE YES ON 5, AND KEEP CALIFORNIA REVENUES GENERATING IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT NEVADA


Jack & Peggy Hardy - 09/10/98 20:30:55
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Just vote yes on #5 in November


Lewis Stedman - 09/10/98 18:52:57
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Go!


Garrett B. Ripley - 09/09/98 23:32:47
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Enter an issue important to you: Go For It
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You have our two votes Keep up the logical commercials. Show the oppositions stupidity


Garrett B. Ripley - 09/09/98 23:32:42
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Enter an issue important to you: Go For It
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You have our two votes Keep up the logical commercials. Show the oppositions stupidity


Jeremy jude Leon - 09/09/98 21:50:41
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Enter an issue important to you: Indian Sovereignty
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Just thought Id say HI! Thanx for the info & keep up the good work!!!!!!


ET - 09/08/98 02:19:21
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Is there someone who is familiar with the Millon Youth March? I just listened to a Native American speak as one of the representatives of this group of blacks,hispanics and native Americans. They call themselves Revolutionist. This seems to be almost a h te group. I will tell you that these people seem to just pop out of the woodwork. They are a negative force. They are a militant minority who speak only for themselves.I would like to know who started this goup and when it was started


Alan Duniven - 09/07/98 02:07:01
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You have put together an interesting and informative web-site and am proud of you for standing up for the oppressed and mistreated. Keep up the good work. Your dad Alan


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candace punch - 09/03/98 23:29:31
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I Just want you all to know that I will be voting for you all come election time. I'm encouraging all to do the same by giving them correct information. It is about time that we interlopers (Mine came in the 1600's), take the opportunity to empower those whos forefathers were the stwards of this wonderful, beautiful and choice land long before we came. Our government seems to bend over backwards for every ethnic group in the world, and boldly denies any thing is owed to our native americans. It will be a pleaseure to support you all when the ballot hits my hand. As small a thing as it may seem, let us all hope it is a beginning that will grow and give back to the true people of this land hope, pride, self reliance and the true standing that they so richly deserve, and our forefathers so brazenly stold from them.


John Fortier - 09/03/98 23:20:13
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Life is tough enough WITH education.


Idella Gemmill - 09/02/98 20:02:11
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Hi,My name is Idella Im Pit river,and Wintu from Northern CA.and would like to say that I have found this sight vary interesting and will visit again for updates.


Dorothy Perry - 08/25/98 05:34:37
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I am an Employment & Training worker in the state of California. I also happen to be Native American. I have a unique opportunity to look at this issue from several different viewpoints. As an Employment worker involved with Welfare Reform I have seen firsthand the impact that casinos can have on employment statistics. As a Native American I view a casino as just one of an unlimited number of economic opportunities open to our memebers. I have seen how just a small gaming establishment can create jobs for members in different roles. Employment not only has given Tribal members a much needed income, it has increased self-esteem and the feeling of "family" among all of our people. As a taxpayer (yes, some of us do pay taxes)I have to be in favor of the Indian Self-Reliance Act. If Tribes can become self-governing and self supporting they will no longer need to rely on the BIA (funded by tax dollars)for money. The way I see things, Proposition 5 is a win-win situation for all people.


- 08/23/98 09:00:39
My Email:PR@rico.net
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we support Indian Gaming. From the Boriken Islands


Judy Fisch - 08/21/98 15:03:18
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Mike Rubin - 08/20/98 05:21:46
My Email:Intremelo@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Rights
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I am a writer interested in researching the conflict between the Indians and the Catholic Church in LA regarding the sacred Indian land that the Church chose as the site for its new cathedral. Could you direct me to the spokesperson or attorney for the t ibe involved? Thanks for all your help. Mike Rubin.


WEB MASTER - 08/20/98 03:04:05
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- 08/18/98 02:58:27
My Email:etphon @webtv.net
Comments:
To Kate: previous comment. The people are not "led" to believe these ads. Las Vegas has miss judged the intelligence of the people of California. The conversation among the folks here, seems to be " They think we are stupid it's more of an insult". That c mmercial is not going to hurt Prop. 5 at all. I am not Native American, and most of the supporters for 5 are not Native Americans I say Peace to everyone, all races.


Kate Vieux - 08/17/98 20:31:41
My Email:NTAuBRy@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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I'm 75% Potowotami indian, I have resided in California for 11 years. It behooves me to no end to see my people pushed farther down yet again because through television people are led to believe that if the Iniative for Indian gaming is passed, We will bu ld Casinos in their back yards. I am more than familiar with the quality of living on the Reservations. My whole family still lives on the Res in Oklahoma. It is DISGUSTING the quality of medical care, housing and schools. I will avidly fight for this Ini iative to be passed, so that my family and the families of all those on Reservations will sometime in the future be able to afford better ways of living. Peace to my Red Bretheren Kate


Scotty aka HighDesertDog - 08/16/98 01:27:46
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I am already a Tribal Committee Member for Californians for Indian Self-Reliance but wanted to say it's good to see a fellow geocites member's web page. Keep up the support.


Alida Marie Betts - 08/14/98 08:12:44
My Email:AlidaB@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: The present state of the Courts on Indian Gaming..
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I am deeply concerned about the lack of support we have at the level of the Supreme Court and recently in our own 9th circuit. Why are so many seats unfilled in the 9th circuit? Justice Canby alone cannot carry the day. The Judges don't look to legislative intent, or the history behind Federal Indian Law. Every day in Congress and the Senate our sovereignty is under attack and is chipped away at yearly. If it's sheep Indians have, they are over-grazing and the herds must be thinned so that each family maybe has two sheep. If it's gold on the land they thought was worthless, then the land must be taken back and some other land, without gold substituted for it. Never mind that the land has sacred and spiritual significance that cannot be "transferred" to the new land. If its the White Buffalo, gaming that's allowing the tribes to beome self-sufficient, let's get he moral, social and the Nevada Gaming businesses that are greedy, to say that it de- prives the "sick" who have a gambling addiction of food for their kids, it causes "crime", it's going to turn the whole state into one big casino, it's ILLEGAL, never mind that the Suprmemes in 1987 in CABAZON set precendent and that Congress in 1988 ena ted IGRA to HELP the tribes become self-sufficient. Hey, we don't seem to be able to force Wilson to negotiate in Good Faith. He wants a Boiler Plate Compact for every tribe,not taking into account the number of members, local etc>? It really doesn't matter what the vehicle is that the tribes are using to get ahead. IF the state isn't profitting, they want to stop it. Chief Justice Marshall said, " the states are the tribes worst enemies" in his supreme court opinion and that was ack in the early 1800's. NOTHING HAS CHANGED in the state's adversarialy position with the tribes....


- 08/14/98 04:36:28
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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Ask a friend to Vote Yes on 5. This will help all of California, and give the Native Americans self reliance.


Tom - 08/14/98 00:14:18
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Comments:
I an not an American Indian but I am for you All the Way!


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Dore Bietz - 08/11/98 23:58:53
My Email:cilo@sonnet.com
Enter an issue important to you: land into trust
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As Executive Director for the California Indian Lands Office and as a member of a California Tribe, I am disgusted with the negative ads that keep popping up about Gaming and how tribes can purchase lands anywhere and get them into trust almost overnight nd the local communities having no control. CILO represents many California tribes on issues of taking land or acquiring land into trust. It isn't that easy. In the Bureaus Central California Agency, which serves 52 tribes, there are applications that da e back over ten years! Applications and request to have lands taken into trust are highly regulated. THe opposition is so high, the success rate is very low and seems to be getting even worse. I welcome anyone who wishes to understand the process better, o learn the truth or support our efforts in returning lands back to the California Indian people to call our offices @ 209-588-9772 or send email to cilo@sonnet.com Gaming has allowed tribes to become self-sufficient, to provide for ourselves and our peo le as we have a responsability to do under tribal law. Revenues have allowed us to fight the opposition at the same level so we are no longer taken advantage of....


Rick Collins - 08/10/98 15:59:27
My Email:rcollins@pineknot.com
Comments:
HO!


BUDDY - 08/09/98 20:17:00
Enter an issue important to you: PROP. 5
Comments:
I SUPPORT PROP. 5. I SUPPORT INDIAN SELF RELIANCE. PLEASE VOTE YES ON PROP. 5. THANK YOU.


Richard Higley - 08/09/98 16:38:35
My Email:go-rich@worldnet.att.net
Enter an issue important to you: yes on 5
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just writing to say I will be voting yes on prop 5. I have vivited the soptlight 29 casino in indio,ca it is a nice place and I stop in for dinner at the resterant as I go that way driving my truck from L.A. to Phoenix.


Ken Jonatzke - 08/08/98 14:12:32
My Email:korat@concentric.net
Enter an issue important to you: Native American Rights
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I am an independent referring member for Native Tobacco. I fully support your cause in maintaining the sovereign rights of native americans through out North American. As a reffering member of Native Tobacco, I encourage and support entrepreneurial activi y among indigenous peoples of the Omaha Nation in Nebraska. The Omaha Nation is the only tribe in North America that manufactures cigarettes. "Omaha" cigarettes are produced and shipped directly to you for only $10.95 per carton. They are available in Kin size regulars, lights, ultra-lights, and menthol. Four cartons are shipped priority mail for only $43.80. These high quality cigarettes are produced with 100% domestic tobacco, and contain no additives.If you are going to continue smoking, these cigarette , offer a healthier alternative! Please feel free to visit our web page at http://www.nativetobacco.com, you may also call Ken Jonatzke at 1 (800) 281-8380 or access our fax-on-demand at 1 (402) 434-8488 doc #1131. My ID #5808-89959.


ET - 08/08/98 09:43:42
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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San Bernadino Associated Governments SANBAG) has made a $154 million plus project to widen I 15. This is California money and major backers from Las Vegas Hotels had agreed to do this back in May. Now read this from Press-Telegram. " Campaign finance re orts made public this week show Kathy Davis (Supvr Apple Valley) received $32,263.84 from Las Vegas Casinos and other business interests (" yeh I bet Wilson and group) in May and June. This was part in payments towards the road widenimg for LAS VEGAS traf ic only." Lot of this money coming from the Mirage,Imperial Palace, Hilton and MGM. Now back to my words " NO WAY! We are spending Californa money and our reps time helping Las Vegas to get more business. Thats why the guys up in Sac amento want no Indian Gaming. They have put a lot of $$$$$$$$$ in this project with hopes of making Apple Valley another Palm Springs. And if you check I am sure you will find a lot of recently purchased land in Apple Valley. So who is this Kathy Davis w o suddenly appeared and was able to convince the people in Apple Valley they need a new road. She must have made them a big promise. I wonder what that was. A lot of the money gotten in May was raised at a fundraiser at ( now get this) a Las Vegas Steak House. And whats really nuts is that California is picking up the tab for the $140,million dollars still to pay. And all this for Nevada. And we have to cut school funding, so money can be spent on another states economy. I have to stop I am really ANGRY at the selfish,unbelievable way our polititions work. OH Hell kick them all out. I am disgusted. And Wilson always refers to things being legal.


- 08/08/98 04:53:28
My Email:etphon @ web tv.net
Comments:
I didn't end my comment right. What made me laugh was the first commercial with the couple watching casinos pop up. Taino


ET - 08/08/98 04:50:10
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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The commercials against Prop 5 with the (STEPFORD) couple watching casino buildings pop up all around them. "HOLLY MOLLY" All the money Las Vegas has and they put this corny,stupid,unrealistic (so called) political ad. This ad insults the intelligence of the people of California and the Native Americans. I would give anything to meet the guy who thought of this. It has to be some young, unexperienced, just off the train from Kansas or Nebraska, College boy. I'am still waiting for the commercial with the ittle girl holding a puppy standing infront of a church, when all of a sudden she gets attacked by a giant poker chip that rolled out of a casino( that was built in her back yard over night. I saw this ad once and it took me two hours to stop laughing


Jamie Cook-Tate - 08/08/98 00:18:40
My Email:jamietom@inreach.com
Enter an issue important to you: healthy communities
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It is unconscionable that the government feels it has a right to interrupt a viable economic recovery system that is at the root of building healthy communities and families. With economic stability comes independence and an independent Indian nation is ot in the government's agenda.


James Dornan - 08/07/98 20:46:02
My URL:http://www.catch22.com
My Email:James@Dornan.com
Enter an issue important to you: Gaming
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Indain game is an important issue to all people in California. This could be the first step California can take to becoming a legal gaming state. I also believe very strongly that CA government should stay out the Indian dealings. What more does the US go ernement wish to do to the Indians?


- 08/07/98 01:10:08
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I suport your cause. I will vote. Keep up the good fight.


ET - 08/06/98 03:17:50
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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When you don't trust someone, that tells me you don't really like or respect that person . So Mr. Wilson doesn't trust the judgement of the citizens of California to want gaming on the Federal Indian Reservations. A NOTE;;;; You see how rich and prosp rous the little country of Monaco is. They have everything they could ever hope for. Princess Grace Kelly did not seem to mind gaming and Casinos around her. Now you see how it helped Nevada. They are frantic with the idea they may lose a lot of their ich revenue, so ,As I said before they will try anything on TV to make Californians think gaming would be bad for California. If it is so bad for California ,why is it GOOD! for Nevada? Dah!!!!!!!


jimmy Troyer - 08/05/98 21:38:24
My Email:Jta49erAol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indain survial
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Wishing the best of luck to all my brothers and sisters out there. Its been a long time but I fell we will eventually get a fair shake from the Government. Why should we be treated less then human when all other races have their share? My spirt directs e, and my will says let us see the light!


Kathleen Koch - 08/05/98 02:52:04
My Email:TSmi308450@AOL.com
Enter an issue important to you: Prop 5
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NEED TO GIVE BACK LAND TO THE INDIANS AND LISTEN TO THEM BECAUSE I FEEL EVERYONE CAN LEARN HOW TO HEAL THE EARTH AND OUR SELVES FROM THEM. ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. VOLUNTEER SOFTWARE LIBRARIAN AT GLIDE MEMORIAL CHURCH IN SAN FRANCISCO CA.


Tina - 08/04/98 23:47:17
My Email:TEP66@AOL.COM
Enter an issue important to you: INDIAN RIGHTS
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I feel that the Indian Nation has been abused long enough. Gov. wilson has NO say in what is going on now or in the future. It is enough!!!


Gary Sutter Miller - 08/04/98 23:22:39
My Email:mgamwest@inreach.com
Enter an issue important to you: Sovereignty
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I fully support your efforts to continue the present form of gaming in California.


John Anthony - 08/04/98 03:41:24
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Enter an issue important to you: Native American sovereignty
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Every 'contract', 'treaty', 'agreement' the American government has force native Americans to sign has been broken - does anyone think they will change their stance now, when there is serious money at stake ? Vegas sees its source of money eroding slowly because people who want to gamble but cannot afford the stay at the hotels and eat at the expensive dining places can drive a half hour or so and enjoy. The Eastern bankers who own Vegas are not about to lose any income to anyone, especially to the 'uppi y' native Americans.


Douglas Ortega - 08/03/98 19:28:22
My Email:Dougiefresh52@Hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: The right to your casinos
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I totally believe that you have the right to open your casinos in your lands without the US government intervention. You are a soverign nation and you should have the right to handle your bussiness in your own way. The US does not intervene in Moroco or other nations who have gambling, so why should you be prevented from doing what you should do to give your people a better way of life. After all, you are not forcing anyone to go to your casinos. And those that do go, go and enjoy themselves. I have gone on three different occasions and I have enjoy being there. Good luck on your proposition. It is about time that the US gives you as a nation the respect that they give other soverign nation. God Bless and good luck.


Nancy Sebastian - 08/03/98 07:36:01
My Email:gg20mom@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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Mr. Biggs, re: your comments earlier today, I am what you would consider a "white" American. I am doing nothing to destroy the American Indian or what they are trying to accomplish. I have been invloved in this issue since May, and i am doing all I can to see that Prop.5 passes in Nov. After you read all the messages in the "guestbook", you will realize that there are MANY "white" Americans who are in this fight. We are NOT sitting quietly by, we are NOT shaking our heads in sympathy, and we are certainly OT supporting the POLITICIANS in Sacramento. I (we) should not be held responsible for the fore fathers of this country and the deeds they did. It shames me, as it does many others that I know. Please, do not refer to those who are trying to destroy all t at the Native Americans have accomplished as "white Americans", but as Politicians. It doesn't matter what color our skin is, we all have the same feelings in our hearts. Wilson and Lungren only understand the almighty dollar, and how much Nevada can put nto their pockets. When Prop.5 is passed in Nov., it will be a victory for all of us. Thank you.....


Cindy s Bueras - 08/03/98 06:03:59
My Email:sweetindia@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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I don't see what is wrong with indian gaming, why is it that people in Nevada can run Casinos and make money for there own gain, While the tribes are out to better them selves and the community around them and not to make any great gain from the casinos but to be soverighn and help there people may be not abolish unemployment but at least make a great gain in employment. I don't see that as asking to much since they have not received that much from the state and the government of the U.S., as long as th y are not hurting anyone and pay their dues


Kenny Biggs - 08/03/98 03:22:40
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My thoughts: LEAVE THE NATIVE AMERICANS ALONE!!!!! It seems as if WHITE Americans in modern times are trying to do what their fore fathers did to the Indian Ancestors. Only this time their trying to wipe out the NATIVE AMERICAN.


ET - 08/02/98 07:45:14
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I apologize for my language. You know the cr-- word. on previous comment


ET - 08/02/98 07:41:33
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OK picture a cartoon drawing of California and Nevada border. You just a line dividing the two. Now on the Nevada side of the line you can see cars , buses,motorhomes and a large flashy NEON train headed straight across the border to Las Vegas and amidst ll the traffic is a small blizzard of millions of dollar bills all going to las Vegas.The grass in Nevada appears very healthy green with new school construction signs new this new that. And as we look back at the California border we see long welfare lin s,job lines,school finance cutbacks,and the land ppears sort of greyish brown. And on a little sign entering California is written "NO INDIAN GAMING ALLOWED" One more thing. If we look at this cartoon real close, we can see a small trailor about 500 iles north going across the border to Las Vegas( sort of sneaking in.) And on the side of the trailor(traidor) is a sign that says. VEGAS OR BUST$$$$$ the Wilson Family. You know any law can be changed for the betterment of the community, so stop t is stupid crap (Mr. Wilson) saing you can not do anything cause it's the law. It's not the law!!! It's your law!!!yers.


Nancy Sebastian - 08/02/98 06:19:13
My Email:gg20mom@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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I just wanted to let any of you late night browser's know that you can check out the web site for The Press-Enterprise for an article in today's (Sat., Aug.1st)edition. www.press-enterprise.com......Click on Internet Edition, then scroll down on the left. It is only available to read this way until morning, when they will update it with Sunday's articles. The headlin,"Inland Indians put millions into fight for ballot initiative" sounds one sided, but trust me...there's some eye opening "stuff" in it re: Ne ada and their finicial input....enlightening reading....Remember, keep "working" behind the scenes to get people to register....You'd be surprised at how many people who haven't done that yet....Hang in there


ET - 08/01/98 21:44:49
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Maria Harper, If you go to www.oocities.org/CapitolHill/Lobby/4621/1native.html you will find a lot of info. Thanks for your comments


Maria Harper - 08/01/98 07:24:17
My Email:Harpers6@aol.com
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I would be very interested in a web site or newsletter where I could find out news to all the californian tribes so I would have up to date info. on what our politicians are doing to the indian people.I don't think that just the jews or african americans hould be the only ones heard. I would like to know if their food banks are empty or if their are poor children at christmas with no toys or warm clothes.I also want to read of the good the funds from the casino's are doing to improve the education of the hildren. Any chance of this happening ?


Michael Segel - 08/01/98 00:11:06
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Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming Freedom vs. Wilson
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Terrific Site. Would love to receive updates on the struggle to maintain gaming rights. Thank you and keep up the fight.


ET - 07/31/98 02:42:08
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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Walt Disney, oh yea! They did "POCAHONTAS". They are the hypocrits, who better not have any plans for any type of Native American film in the future. So typical of underhanded antics. Who's next Barney, Bob Hope or Leave It To Beaver? Or they could try a "little girl holding a puppy". They are so lame. I put a big sign on my window. "YES ON 5"


Mark Hilgenberg Vice Chair Libertarian Party of OC - 07/30/98 22:07:44
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Enter an issue important to you: Freedom for evryone
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I am surprised to see how many people are shocked that Republicans like Wilson want to control Indian Gaming. Republicans and Democrats want to control your every action. The only solution is to stop asking those in power for anything, otherwise they will take something from you in return. Register and Vote Libertarian, send a message to the Party of Government that you are tired of being controlled.


Lobo - 07/30/98 18:04:53
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Enter an issue important to you: Prop.5
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I couldn't beleive my eyes when I read that Mickey Mouse I mean Disney Corp. has joined the opposition to Prop.5. Be ready Ca. these people have unlimited money to make the Indians look like monsters. All they have to do is confuse enough people and they can get the no votes they need. People will generally vote no on something they don't clearly understand. If you want to know who is telling the truth just look back in history. Who was doing all the lying, the Indians or the Govt. You know what the Indian people revere above all else and that is Truth and Honor not money and power. Eh La


- 07/29/98 21:43:01
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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You know, in life we meet up with a lot of Governors Wilsons. The State of California means a lot to me. It's my home, I work here, my friends are here and I support honesty and the descent things in life. It is so much like your place of employment. You ork there a long time. You respect the owners and owe them so much gratitude for all the confidence they have in you. We all work together and are suppose to be following the right path to prosperity and a good feeling of accomplishment. And then, by one ad decision , a new (Governor) or lets say "boss" is hired to help build a strong, honest,and proud business. Then he seems to ignor what the business really needs and only focuses on issues that give him attention and favors. Like Governor Wilson, he is only concerned with his own welfare. And like the State of California this angers,worries and frustrates the good people who want this business to succeed. And no matter what we try or do it is taken as a threat to the ego of the so called decision maker. When your job,business, or the rulings of the State need " CPR " you don't walk away. You stay and use the only weapon you have. And that is your honesty, moral judgements and someone who cares enough to follow through on a commitment made to the Nati e Americans of California. At least I can look at myself in the mirror, not like you (Mr. Wilson) and all those paid followers of yours. (wimps I call them). So remember , do something before it is too late. Get ot there and vote. Like voting for a new Go ernor I wish the sometimes you have a chance to vote for a new boss.


ET - 07/28/98 04:28:37
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Remember California voters just find one more person to vote yes on Prop. 5 ( Indian Gaming) with you and right there we have doubled the votes. VOTE "YES" ON PROP. 5


kraig mottar - 07/27/98 22:02:35
My Email:kmottar@yahoo.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian soveriegn rights
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I want to know where and how I can find and sign this initiative. Is the state of California trying to shut down or harrass indian casinos? Heck, even my father, one of the most conservative men I know wants to sign this petition. Please send replies to this message to kmottar@yahoo.com


C.H Lobo - 07/27/98 19:01:13
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Enter an issue important to you: Indian Future
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One by one with the a gun to their heads the Ca. tribes are being forced to sign the ultimatum (Compact). This is all to reminisent of treaties and agreements that have been forced on the Indian people in the shamefull past. I realize that the Tribes are trying to buy time until November and then the voters of Ca. will voice their opinion by passing the Initiative. I am concerned that after the initiative passes it will be overturned by some judge who is against the Indians, ruling that it is unconstitutional. The tribes will have a running battle going through the appeals process but eventually time will run out. My question is where is all this going? What will the future hold for the Indian people? Are we destined to remain wards of the Govt. waiting for the BIA to trickle down assistance at an alarmingly slow and inadequate level. I've had personal contact with numerous people involved in the gaming industry both Indian and non Indian and there is great concern over their future livelyhood. I'm certain that this compact issue will have a ripple effect all across the land and will detrimentally affect many tribes. I can understand people saying that the tribes should refuse to sign but you must understand that they are being forced to do this. Many peoples lives hang in the balance. We must support one another regardless of the individual choices that are made. Together we can win this battle! Eh La


Jim Aust - 07/27/98 18:39:07
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ET Phone Home - 07/27/98 05:55:59
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You know Las Vegas did not invent gambling nor the glitz involved. So tell me why polititions refer to everything as " Las Vegas style machines, or Las Vegas style gaming"? I don't remember hearing about a Las Vegas patent on gaming. It's all a sha or shame that the self centered stupidity continues. What we have and want to maintain is " Native American style gaming". You know and California has a chance to change that. When we all vote for Indian Gaming and self reliance we will have made a stat ment. It would be great if on election day the turnout was overwelming, mainly do to Indian Self Reliance and telling our most dishonorable Governor " TO GET OUT OF DODGE CITY ON THE NEXT STAGE" Which will probably going to Las Vegas Hah! Like the c mment before mine everybody *****VOTE******


Rob - 07/26/98 14:39:49
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Get out there and vote before none of us have any rights left.


Sean - 07/24/98 23:29:48
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Personally, I don't see why the Wilson is going after this so hard unless he's cutting some side deals with Las Vegas casinos for when he's out of office. The way i understand it we signed deals with the Indian nations giving them the land and making the soverign nations which means if they want gambleing the government should have no rite to tell them they cant have slots or any other gameing machines ** Well i wish the tribes the best of luck on November 3rd** Sean


G. Powers - 07/24/98 17:12:36
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Hi, I feel that all the Calif. tribes, should have stuck together, and no one should have signed the "Pala Compact", strenght comes in numbers. They should look to the north Wash. state (except for a few casinos in large population areas) it is a daily s ruggle to survive and they have class lll card games.Excluding the 3 tribes who never signed state compacts, and continue to run the slot machines, although under constant threat of seizure.We all know the that slots are the only answer for surival, if you don't believe it asked Nevada!


Erik - 07/24/98 06:59:00
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This whole issue will get even more heated as time for the vote gets closer. I wish my states elected officials will do what is just and honorable. That is back away from the tribes. This is not a State issue. The "Treaties" were signed with the federal g vernment and not the state governgents. I don't understand why Gov. Wilson is being such a jerk about this. Maybe it all has nothing to do with what we think it has to do with. It can only boil down to a few things, MONEY, LAND and maybe WATER. Let's not orget POWER. I am sick and tired of this government saying one thing this year and something else the next. Political fasion is changed more often then most of us change socks. All any of us poor voting slobs have ever truely wanted is an honest and HONOR BLE government but for some reason those in power don't speak the same language. But we should remember that it is we the people that have the true power and we need to use it strongly and with honor. We know in our hearts what is right. And if those in he governmemt for one reason or another cannot do what is right then WE MUST show them. Maybe they will learn by example. And we should not take the answer " You don't know everthing that is involved" This time, all that matters is what is RIGHT. e-mail me please


Cheri - 07/23/98 07:30:48
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Hello sorry I can't vote I'm only a 16 year old Californian, But I can vote in two years. Well I am a Mut, I guess. I am Native American (Chearkee/souix) but I'm also Irish, English, etc. I am all for suporting the indian gameing or whatever it is because if I am correct my white ansesters sighned a treaty with my Indian ansesters giving them the reservations and some-what making them have their own government withen our government. So I was under the impression that the laws were a bit diffrent. And the o d saying is History Repeats Itself! A long time ago the english moved the indians to a reservation untill they discovered gold then the forced them off the land onto a diffrent reservation (breaking the treaty they signed)just to have the gold. And now in present day the government found out that The Indians were making money that our government could be making if ONLY THEY WERE OUT OF BUSINESS!!! Sorry I like doing New things but cheeting people out of money just to benifit yourself is an old idea! Thank ou - BuGgiE


Stephen Duniven, Editor - 07/22/98 06:24:55
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It sounds like you have been very frustrated. Everything in your guestbook comment points towards a disagreement between you and this Bingo Manager, not any particular tribe. Not that it matters, but the term "your Bingo Manager" is incorrect in that I, as the editor, am not affiliated with any tribe or gaming facility. I am simply a white male with my own full time job at a public utility who is sick of the Government's unabashed treatment of Native Americans. Enough is enough. If reverse immigration as ever proposed, I would be an avid supporter.


christie (groves)Jensen - 07/22/98 01:50:35
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I have had 5 years of dealings with your Bingo Manager Mr. Les Groves trying to collect monies that are owed me. He has proven to be totally dishonest in his dealings with me and the San bernardino Superior Court. He states that he doesnt have to worry bout my being able to collect the monies owed me because he works on an indian reservation and therefore isn't bound by state court orders. If this is indeed true,then I find it hard to have any simpathy for your tribes efforts to negatiate in good faith with the government of this country and the state of California. You of all people should understand the frustration of trying to negotiate and deal with people who lie and refuse to honor signed written agreements. You have had this problem for generat ons. I signed several agreements with Mr. Groves hoping that at some point he would do the honorable thing and pay me the money he owes me, but as long as he is being protected by the indian reservation I see no remedy in the future but to have my attorn y go ahead and file the papers necessary to have Mr. Groves jailed for contempt of court. He may be protected on reservation land but he's not protected at his home or away from the reservation. This event wouldn't make for showing a positive image to t e public that patronizes your casino. You may view any and all documents concerning this matter at the San Bernardino Superior Court. The case number is FL88013 Groves vs Grovesl. Thank you for your consideration, Sincerely, Christie (Groves)Jensen


- 07/22/98 00:23:55
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We support you. We are 2nd and 3rd generation European-Americans who are concerned with the dwindling freedom and liberty of this country. We believe the Indian reservations belong entirely to Indians as sovereign nations. The government, particularly local governments have no jurisdiction over your reservations. Please continue your fight for the good of all Americans.


Maralyn - 07/19/98 19:36:21
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Native Americans must take a firm stand to protect the agreements made by the Federal Government. All money should stay on reservations and states should not pick up revenue from Indian Tribes. It is a matter of rights and agreements signed many years ag and not being honored by our federal government. I am ashamed of what has been done and it is time to realize if Native Americans rights are continually removed, the rights of all citizens will surely follow. We need to listen to the Hopi medicine wisd m and realize our whole earth lies in the balance of decisions that are being made today in Washington DC. Congratulations to the Youth Conference speakers and panel in Arlington. It was excellent, and a copy needs to be made by every tribe in the natio I worked on the Quechan and Cocopah Indian reservations in AZ. and have lived and worked near or with Native Americans most of my life. Peace, love and much gratitude for this site. Maralyn 212 Patio Dr Columbia, SC 29212


ET PHONE HOME - 07/19/98 19:30:23
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I agree with the comment from Codom. I am also fed up. When our own Governor is against the idea of California being the leader in economics and health growth, we go no where. How can Pete Wilson say that gambling is illegal on one hand and legal on the o her hand as long as it does not threaten Las Vegas economy. Who is he to think he is so moral,when he commits one of the greatest sins of all. And that is total abandonment of descent education for the children of California. California students seem to e in the low standards list of almost every test poll.He and other representatives ignore this problem only because**** CHILDREN DON'T VOTE******. Wilson is more worried about Las Vegas economics. That is why he got the State to break the Constituitional aws and Dictate his rules to the Sovereign Native Americans who have done nothing but help the State of California ( including local school and educational projects. One more thing: This new lawyer ****** (I don't want to know his name cause that is why he is getting his nose involved in something that he knows nothing about)****** hired by Barona Casino was a big error. He's mouthing off like he is the only person who really knows what is going to appen down the road. OH! Boy! He just ;loves this attention. Barona " Fire him and send him back to the "Busch League". Give him Twenty bucks and a bus ticket and tell him to get out of town.


Codom - 07/19/98 18:29:48
My Email:codom@ccio.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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To date, I have never written "my government representatives" about any issue in the past. However, today I sent the following to Sen Boxer/Feinstein and Gray Davis. "I am disgusted with the recent ad campaign against Indian gaming. The waitress worried about gaming moving in next door constitutes an insult to my intelligence. Although in general I believe it to be immoral for the State of California and other states to be involved in activities which prey on a large population of sick people including many elderly on fixed incomes in order to fill their ta coffers, I do not believe the State has any business interferring with activities on the reservations or military installations. I wonder what will happen when the "education" works and all stop king/drinking/gambling. Where will our State coffers be then? I note not much of the additional taxes generated are used for meaningful treatment to help the sick overcome these addictions. I appreciate your support o the Indian Reservation's Sovereign Rights. The hipocracy of righting for our State's rights on the one hand while attempting to trod on the Native American's sovereignty, baffles me.


Don Arrowood - 07/19/98 15:51:39
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I believe the native indians to these lands should be allowed to have, what is probably by all right theirs to begin with, the rights of every other citizen of the United States of Amercica plus special rights for being the real people of these lands... W are after all, the outsiders here... Enough said...


T.Crews - 07/18/98 01:19:02
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Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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Excellent site. You may want to add mine to your list of links.


SC - 07/17/98 05:48:05
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: Gaming.
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I really am getting fed up with Wilson and his Vegas hired, puppet, team of so called spokesmen. Always saying well the law this and the law that and because of the laws you have to do what we(WILSON)and so on and so on. What is it with these creations o selfishness California so called representatives. I,m sure someone told them they have the authority with the peoples backing, !!!!! TO "CHANGE" THE DA-- LAWS ***** DAH?????? I SUPPORT INDIAN GAMING. And I'm a Puerto Rican, spanish speakin, half Irish USA lovin,too poor for Las Vegas goin, rather keep the money in California growin, single Mother ,over 45years old (ok ok so I lied ) I'm really forty somethin or what ever. Please support these wonderful people in their fight for self reliance and ignity. Wouldn't that be great if all of us to help them do this? Well we can "VOTE"


Alan Bailey - 07/17/98 05:33:00
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Enter an issue important to you: GAMING COMPACTS
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Regarding Mr. Albert's comments about Barona, Sycuan and Viejas tribes signing compacts. In the Southern Federal District of California, there is a federal judge that by all accounts is against Indian Gaming. She has made that very clear during her status hearings and rulings. These tribes are not left with much hope to resolve their differences with Pete Wilson. These tribes must give a-lot to maintain their casinos that employ 4,500 people in San Diego County. I think they will have some verbage in the t ibal-state compact that if the voters pass the Indian Gaming ballot in Novermber, the compacts they sign now will be void, but this is an issue and there will be others, that will be in the courts for years to come.


Diana Richardson - 07/15/98 22:30:43
My Email:sassyd98@hotmail.com
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This is an issue that needs lots of careful thinking by us white folks. I mean are we ready to give the red man back his dignity? I sure hope so! Let's us white folks just get our noses out of his land and let him be!


James E Stokes III - 07/15/98 21:45:03
My Email:stokesje@sce.com
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Just wanted to say Hello, I would like to say I understand all of the issues involved in gaming but I do not. I would like to say that I understand the position that state goverment has taken and again I do not. What I do understand is that in the 1500's agreement was made and one of the first compacts was put to paper (just like Adam & Eve the first lie was told). as a child my mother made a statement to me that has always stayed in my thoughts. "Remember WHO you are, and never give that up." My questio at the time was, well who am I? "I am a Golden Hill Paugussett Indian", son of Millicent N (Baldwin) Stokes Watts a Princess of the tribe, daughter to the Cheiftain and sister to the Chief. I've never lived on a reservation (possibly because the cities o Bridgeport, Stratford, Trumbull and Nickels felt their needs were greater, and besides the land is in Trust and the agreement made was last year, does that sound familiar.) or participated in any tribal business until now, why now. well my mother died fo r years ago and to my suprise (silly me) I read her death certificate and for the nationality it read African American. So as I stated in the begining I would like to understand. What I do see is fairly simple. The Anglo-Saxon/Anglo-Norman came, saw what hey wanted, used Machiavelli ideas and stripped the inhabitants of the homes and cultures, but again they say that was then and this is now, we can't go back and change what has happened so lets try and start fresh we can live together in harmony. So what are you doing, OH! you have found a way to be self supporting thats good, but I want to share, what do you mean, I can't participate, well i'll change the rules, now isn't that better you can have 20% and i'll take 80%. Sorry about rambling, have a good d y.


Dale - 07/15/98 21:37:07
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I feel that European bigotry is again raising it's ugly face to peer upon the Americas. The Native Americans were never given a chance to rightly defend what was theirs. Something most Americans would consider as the reason this country was formed for i the first place. It is just unfortunate that the Native Americans lived in a bountiful land and had no need for the "civilisation" the Europeans forced upon them. As far as I'm concerned, the Native Americans were far more civilised than their European counterparts!


Mark A. Butler - 07/15/98 06:07:52
My Email:lancewood@earthlink.net
Enter an issue important to you: gambling on reservations
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My race (europeans) came to America and did everything possible to kill off the Native Americans. The way that the natives could tell if the white man was lying was if his lips were moving. The Indians were the first to experience germ warfare. The whit man did to the Indians, what Hitler did to the Jews. The white man did an excellant job of causing mass starvation by killing off the Indians food supply. Once the food was gone, the Indians became dependent on the white man for food. The white man wo ld find land that was useless and put the Indians there and call the place a reservation. If the land became valuable, the soldiers (baby, child, and woman killers) would break the treaty, take the land back and put the Indians in another prisoon without walls (reservation). Thewe reservations were never near a town where work was available. Now that some of the tribes have found a way to become self sufficiant through their casinos, the gov. of California is doing everything in his power to ruin their hopes and dreams. If the Indian reservations are a sovereign nation, which they are, Governor Wilson should be charged with treas n, found guilty, and hung by a tribal court. It appears obvious that Gov. Wilson, 1) hates the native americans 2) wants to break their spirit 3) destroy any chance that they have to better themselves and 4) he is building a huge bank account (from Nevada gambling money). Why would he want to put the Indian back on welfare? Because the State and Federal Governments are putting an end to welfare, so the Indians will be at a level of poverty only the starving perple of Ethiopia have experienced. I am a white man for the Indians to do what every free nation has the authority to do and that is to govern themselves. The Federal Government should be sending in the army, national gaurd, air force, marines, navy, and coast guard to protect the soverign nations in California from the evil gov. Wilson. Is there anything that I can do to help?


Jeanne - 07/15/98 00:33:47
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I support what you are doing. My family history has 3 different Native American Tribes. And I would be proud to stand by any of the tribes. Thank You. I would like to know more about the tribes from the Great Basin. please e-mail me


Tolfe Lee Albert - 07/14/98 13:35:42
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Enter an issue important to you: Tribes giving in to pressure
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I can not believe that five-Tribes have given into the pressure. However, 3-of the five have the same attorney (howard dickstein) and he's been one of the major problems in this compact issue since the beginning of negotiations. Now I read that Barona, ycuan and Viejas are getting ready to sign the agreement. Wilson will win because the Tribes are allowing their group to be splintered. United they can win, divided...well you know the rest.


- 07/09/98 23:46:55
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I also disagree with Gov. Wilson about this.


- 07/09/98 23:45:09
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SC - 07/08/98 07:18:25
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YOU ARE RIGHT MR. LOBO . HERE COME THE SMEARS. WELL I AM READY AND I WILL CALL THAT NUMBER YOU GAVE US. THANKS


SC - 07/08/98 07:14:31
My Email:ETPHON@WEBTV.NET
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Here come the smears. It's pretty bad when your own Governor is conspiring against his own home state. He's teaming with selfish big business for his own means. Mr. Wilson get your brain out of your wallet and come to your senses. It"s not to late. The y uth of the State have no one to look up to. Us parents( bad grammer I know) try to teach them honor and responcibility, but it makes it hard when the people who are most responcible lack their courage to do what is right. Mr. Wilson, you are in a very low minority of people against Indian Gaming . What makes you think you have the right answer? You have made your hard headed stubborness fog up your thinking. A whole bunch of us folks have looked into all the pros and cons like you should have done, and Ind an Gaming in California(not reinforce Nevada's Casinos)is the only way to go. So you tell your friends to stop all that nasty campaigning on the television, or you make children confused with your horrible negative comments against the Native Americans.


C. H. Lobo - 07/07/98 19:30:17
My Email:clobo@sunset.net
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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Well Californians get ready! The first of the smear campaign has started. I had the opportunity or misfortune if you will to view a blurb on the tube the other day that portrayed a black lady dressed up like a waitress and she stated her fear of the " Ind ans" building casinos all over the place and maybe even accross the street from her business and running her off. Before you know it Wilson and his buddies will be portaying us as the "murdering savages" of the old Hollywood days. We will be robbing and p llaging the whole state. Be ready people it's going to get ugly! My suggestion to anyone who would like to really do some good for the Indians is to call Californians for Indian Self Reliance at (800)686-9669. They can give you anwers to questions and also give you something meaningful to do to show your support. Lates show these folks that the Indians are not going to roll over for Wilson or anyone else. We will keep the fires burning. Eh La


SC - 07/05/98 08:47:10
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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You know the reservations in California really don't owe us locals anything, but they choose to in a very sharing and unselfish way.They could hold on to all their money and they could shop outside of California for cheaper (maybe ?) vendors. But they wi l not do that. They choose to use local(California) vendors and services. They support a growing list of California charities and organizations. And this is done by EVERY gaming tribe. I can give you one example of what all the tribes do. Just go to www barona.com then click Tribe, then click community involvement. And this is just a sample of what is offered by having Indian Gaming in California. Just multiply this list by hundreds and it's amazing. And there is NO WAY that Nevada could ever or would ever do anything like that. Nevada only know how to take not give. Now like Mary Jorgenson said in her comment is true. We need to show what the financial and social effects would be without Indian Gaming. Keep the faith we are going to win this Modern Wa . I don't know why I said we I am not Native American,but on another note I am a California American. And we all know who the bad guys are. Good things can happen, well just look at the Cubbies this year (hah!)


Mary Jorgensen - 07/02/98 16:40:53
My Email:moryen@lycosemail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Commercials about Indian Gaming
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Instead of playing commercials that look the same as the ones run before the measure got on the ballot, do something to show the difference between having the gambling money and not having it. Show pictures of what an area was like before (housing, medica , etc.), and what it is like now. Offer to send a copy of the measure to people, or at least offer a copy on the web site. ADVERTISE THE WEB SITE, THEY DO!!!!!!!


Christine Williams - 07/02/98 02:26:36
My URL:http://members.tripod.com/~Ckretskrl/
My Email:willuj@earthlink.net
Enter an issue important to you: Native Americans
Comments:
Seems Governor Wilson is trying to finish what his ancestors started.


Kate Davis - 07/01/98 03:10:16
My Email:KateDavis3@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: The Idiot Ralston
Comments:
Two years ago in a television panel discussion regarding political issues, Jon Ralston from the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper stated, "the people are ignorant!" Ralston is bought and paid for by the Nevada casino industry and is so full of himself t at he's constipated with narcissism. He will write whatever his "owners" instruct him to. His columns are idiotic. But he does accurately sum up the current situation -- Nevada casinos are losing money to all competition which the Nevada Resort Associa ion does not control. And they don't like the Indian casinos in California and several other states. Watch out for these sharks -- they know how to devour those who are lower on the food chain. And Ralston is one of the leaders of their pack!


Deron Marquez - 06/30/98 18:15:39
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Hey! I did not know that the comments were going on the net! Sorry for all the grammatical and spelling mistakes!


Deron Marquez - 06/30/98 17:55:45
My Email:deronmarquez@msn.com
Enter an issue important to you: All Native American Indian issues, especially Gaming!
Comments:
I think it is interesting to see that many commericals seem to place, or equivocate, gaming and sovereignty. These terms have become synonyms. The mass public does not understand the difference between "tribal" and city. Many of the polls, I fear, reflect the publics "good will" towards Native American Indians. Las Vegas may have, or be, on the right path. I feel instead of placeing Pala on the outside, we should be thanking them in opening the door for negotiations. Their compact is what they wanted and that it fits their needs. As a "sovereign," the have that right as do other reservations. The Departmen of Interior made the clear when they accepted that agreement. So lets forget the Pala Compact, even though resent rulings have placed it aside, and concentrate more so on asserting a tribes "sovereignty" over the Pala agreement. Though I have had the cha ce to read through the compact and I personally cannot believe the forfeiture of their already limited sovereignty. One last thought on this area. After what took place with the negotiations, though it was more like dictation, I wish tribes would limit, more so than before, the roles of tribal attorneys. As a member of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and a graduate student, a few of us are watching to see how the public reacts in November with their very limited, if any, knowledge of "tribal sovereignty."


SC - 06/30/98 04:00:38
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Comments:
MR. CHAIRMAN MACARRO, YOU ARE SO VRY RIGHT, ABOUT THE HYPOCRACY OF LAS VEGAS. JUST NOW I AM LOOKING AT AN ARTICLE FROM AUGUST 12, 1994, THE SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE. WHEN MACHINE SITUATION COULD HAVE GONE VERY POSITIVE TOWARDS INDIAN GAMING::::: ERE'S THE HEADLINE''''DEAL NEAR TO SET UP A CASINO AT PALA $16 MILLION GAMING CENTER WOUL BE BUILT BY HARRAH'S""""END QUOTE YOU HARRAH'S IS ONE OF IF NOT THE LARGEST OF CASINO BUSINESSES. THEY ARE NOW DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN ,TO STOP INDI N GAMING BUT ONLY IN CALFORNIA. THEY (HARRAH'S) ARE TARGETING A LOT OF TRIBES OUT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THEIR SHARE MARKET OF CASINO BUSINESS. THAT INCLUDES ALABAMA, WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA AND ARIZONA. AND YOU KNOW. THIS GUY RALSTON, I'M GOING TO STOP R ADING HIS COMMENTS CAUSE HE IS GETTING UGLY. HE DID THIS FOR READER RATINGS,I BET. BUT IT WILL BACKFIRE.


- 06/30/98 04:00:03
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MR. CHAIRMAN MACARRO, YOU ARE SO VRY RIGHT, ABOUT THE HYPOCRACY OF LAS VEGAS. JUST NOW I AM LOOKING AT AN ARTICLE FROM AUGUST 12, 1994, THE SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE. WHEN MACHINE SITUATION COULD HAVE GONE VERY POSITIVE TOWARDS INDIAN GAMING::::: ERE'S THE HEADLINE''''DEAL NEAR TO SET UP A CASINO AT PALA $16 MILLION GAMING CENTER WOUL BE BUILT BY HARRAH'S""""END QUOTE YOU HARRAH'S IS ONE OF IF NOT THE LARGEST OF CASINO BUSINESSES. THEY ARE NOW DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN ,TO STOP INDI N GAMING BUT ONLY IN CALFORNIA. THEY (HARRAH'S) ARE TARGETING A LOT OF TRIBES OUT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THEIR SHARE MARKET OF CASINO BUSINESS. THAT INCLUDES ALABAMA, WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA AND ARIZONA. AND YOU KNOW. THIS GUY RALSTON, I'M GOING TO STOP R ADING HIS COMMENTS CAUSE HE IS GETTING UGLY. HE DID THIS FOR READER RATINGS,I BET. BUT IT WILL BACKFIRE.


Mark A. Macarro - 06/29/98 05:50:28
Enter an issue important to you: Vegas influence in California politics
Comments:
As the tribal chairman for Pechanga, a great deal of information comes through my fax and, as time permits, I will share it with you. Here's a quote from Jon Ralston (the Ralston Report, Las Vegas Review Journal) found in his column which appeared in the June 1998 issue of "Casino Journal," page 10. In trying to marshall mainstream gaming forces against gaming tribes in California he states: "The industry will need all the help it can get, from other industries, from other state delegations, from Califor ia lawmakers, from the Culinary union, from its consultants. This will be a war where skirmishes can be lost, where mistakes can be made. But unless American history repeats itself--that is, unless the Indians eventually are crushed--this will be a brave new world indeed." Ralston's brave new world in one where the Las Vegas strip goes silent because of competition from Indian gaming tribes in Arizona and California. Of course, Ralston's drivel is ludicrous. Calif. tribes operate 14,000 video gaming machines on no more than 40 reservations--STATEWIDE. The whole state of Nevada has more than 197,000 slot machines statewide, with 138,000 slots in Clark County alone! he state of California operates nearly 20,000 electronic gambling machines--called lotto quick picks--6,000 more than tribes. And within this state, there are over 176 card-rooms that are operated by non-Indians, including one in southern California owne and operated by the US Department of Justice (they siezed its assets 7 years ago and simply kept operating it). The hypocrisy is sickening. These are the facts. I wonder is Jon Ralston puts his pointed bed-sheet on when he writes about Indians? What o you all think?


S C - 06/28/98 10:19:35
My Email:ETPHON@WEBTV.NET
Comments:
YOU KNOW, WITH THE LATEST POSITIVE NEWS REGUARDING PALA PACT LEGALTY, GOVERNOR WILSON HAS BLASTED THE NATIVE AMERICANS . HE HAS TWISTED THEIR STATEMENTS TO FIT HIS NEGATIVE COMENTS. HE CHALLENGES THE CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICANS WITH HIS TEETH CLENCHED, AS IF HE THOUGHT THIS WAS A WAR. HOW CAN THERE BE A WAR? WE CALIFORNIANS ARE ON THE SAME TEAM AS THE NATIVE AMERICANS. WE WANT PROSPERITY TO. WE WOULD LIKE TO IMPORT MORE FROM WITHIN OUR STATE. WE CAN DO THIS, WAIT A MINUTE, WE WILL DO THIS.IT,S TO LATE FOR R. WILSON, UNLESS HE CHANGES HIS MIND. WE WILL HAVE A GOVERNOR SOMEDAY WHO WILL ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT THIS BIG GIANT GREAT STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THEY CALL IT BRIBERY,EXCUSE SPELLING,. THEY ALSO CALL IT ,THROWING THE GAME, TAKING fall, payola,turning your back on your obligations as to what is best for everyone. THIS IS THE SCARY PART. MONEY IS STARTING TO FLOW INTO THE STATE CAPITAL FROM NEVADA. AND THAT'S NOT EVEN A SECRET. YOUR CONGRESSMEN AND CONGRESSWOMEN HAVE BEEN TOLD TO TOP RECEIVING ( SO CALLED) CAMPAIGN FUNDS FROM CIRCUS CIRCUS AND MANY OTHER $ GUYS IN LAS VEGAS. (THERE WAS A LIST BUT I DO NOT HAVE THAT IN FRONT OF ME RIGHT NOW.) YOU KNOW MR. WIL$ON YOU CAN'T TAKE IT (money) WITH YOU,BUT YOU CAN LEAVE A GOOD OR BAD LEG CY BEHIND. YOU SAY STYLE OF SLOT MACHINE IS A CRIME (NOW COME-ON ) MR. WIL$ON I THINK TURNING YOUR BACK ON CALIFORNIA IS DEFINITLY THE WORSE CRIME OF ALL.IS THIS --> $$$$$$$$$$$ WORTH IT.WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE I WOULD LIKE YOU GUYS TO READ( just prin US Constitution) the CONST; ARTICLE 1 SECTION 10, 1st CLAUSE AND SECTION 8,3rd CLAUSE. YOU KNOW GEORGE WASHINGTON AND ALL THOSE WONDERFUL, MORAL,CARING, AND BRAVE MEN STIPULATED THAT ONLY THE US CONGRESS HAD AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE ANY KIND OF TREATY OR D AL, OR EVEN PACT WITH THE AMERICAN INDIANS. THEY ARE SOVEREIGN ( LOOK THAT UP AND SEE WHAT IT MEANS) WELL I JUST LEFT YOU WITH A COUPLE OF THOUGHTS ///////THANKS


SC - 06/27/98 04:35:08
My Email:ETPHON@WEBTV.NET
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MR. BOB CARTER, YOU CAN START WITH WWW.BARONA.COM OR WWW.SYCUANCASINO.COM ALSO TRY WWW.SLOTPLAYERS.COM LOOK UP "NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES IN CALIFORNIA" WELL GOOD LUCK HOPE TO HEAR FROM YO AGAIN


Bob Carter - 06/26/98 16:38:51
My Email:bcarter@woodside.k12.ca.12
Comments:
I have been looking for a list of Rancherias and "reservations" in California on the net. Do you know of a listing?


SC - 06/26/98 02:55:51
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: I'M Baaaaack
Comments:
Has anyone listen to the State news today? Was there a statement made as to the legalities of the Pala Indian Gaming Pack. There are rumors. Court decision; Pack illegal. Is this right Can someone verify this info? I will try to find out. If I do I w ll keep you updated. THANKS


JANICE M DAVIDSON - 06/24/98 22:10:02
My Email:RDAVID8824@AOL.COM
Comments:
YOU HAVE MY SUPPORT, AND MY VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3RD.


RONALD L DAVIDSON - 06/24/98 22:05:02
My Email:RDAVID8824@AOL.COM
Comments:
I SUPPORT YOUR EFFORTS TO RETAIN INDIAN OPERATED GAMING IN CALIFORNIA


SC - 06/24/98 03:22:51
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Enter an issue important to you: GAMING
Comments:
GOOD IDEA, MR. ROBINSON, I HAVE ABOUT 30 PEOPLE ON MY ADDRESS NETWORK. WHAT I'LL DO IS FORWARD STATEMENTS TO MY E-MAIL PALS. THIS IS REAL IMPORTANT TO SO MANY PEOPLE. IT NARROWS DOWN TO ECONOMY FOR ALL THE CITIZENS OF CALIFORNIA. HOW IN THE HECK (excuse m language) can you say NO TO THAT.YOU KNOW THERE IS NO "SIDES" TO THIS ISSUE . ALL THERE IS IS A LITTLE WILSON "PICK IT" FENCE.I REALLY GET DISCOURAGED WITH THE SO CALLED GROW-UPS OF OUR SOCIETY. WHY DO WE LET THE WRONG PEOPLE TAKE CONTROL OF OUR LIVES. W NEED TO HELP THE NATIVE AMERICANS, BECAUSE IT,S THE RIGHT THING TO DO.WHY DOES GOV. WILSON LISTEN TO AND DO WHAT THE SWEATY HANDS OF LAS VEGAS "MONGRELS" ASK HIM TO DO. (MOGULS) MONEY HUNGRY MORAL LOOSERS AND BORING " TO BOOT"


Joyce Wise-Farias - 06/23/98 22:04:45
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Enter an issue important to you: defending sovereingty from gov. wilson
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Donald R. Robinson - 06/23/98 20:39:49
My Email:drobin714@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Initiative activism
Comments:
As the November election draws nearer we will add a recommendation for a "YES" on the Indian Gaming initiative to email sent to our personal address list. You might encourage others to do the same.


SC - 06/22/98 00:21:05
My Email:ETPHONWEBTV.NET
Comments:
BY THE WAY" THE stand up for california group" CAN SIT DOWN NOW.


SC - 06/22/98 00:16:38
My Email:etphonwebtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: ET PHONE HOME
Comments:
SO WHAT HAPPENS ON THE 14th of JULY ,WHEN THE 60 DAYS ARE UP AND THE TRIBES BINDING OR NOT HAVE TO SIGN WILSON'S CHECK?!OH NO I MENT HIS PACT. BUT MAYBE THE FIRST THING I SAID WAS RIGHT. I,M SURE THERE WILL BE MONEY DONATED (cough, cough)TO GOVERNOR WIS N FOR HIS EFFORTS FROM THE PRICE (whoops) I MENT NICE STATE OF NEVADA. DOES ANYONE THINK THAT THE GOVERNOR WOULD BE HUMAN ENOUG TO WORK THIS OUT FOR THE BETTERMENT (is that a real word,oh well!) 0f CALIFORNIA *NOTTTTT?@#% OH, THAT WOULD BE TO S MPLE. THE NATIVE AMERICANS HAVE GONE THIS FAR SO THEY MUST NOT TURN AROUND OR GIVE UP ANY LIBERTIES OR THEIR NEW FOUND COMFORTS AND STABILITY FOR THEIR GENERAIONS TO COME. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR COMMENTS, EACH AND EVERY COMMENT I READ HAS SOMETHING INTERE TING. I HAVE INFORMED THE THREE RESERVATIONS IN SAN DIEGO OF YOUR COMMENTS. THEY SEE THEM ALL THE TIME.


Kate Davis - 06/17/98 20:38:14
My Email:KateDavis3@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Back Gray Davis
Comments:
Californians must vote to protect our own interests, and not permit Nevada's gambling politicos to rule our lives. Video poker and slot machines generate millions of dollars in revenue for most casinos -- eliminating most or all of them from California c sinos will severely dent their profitability and, possibly, their ability to provide the number of jobs for Californians and tax revenue for California as has been generated. Las Vegas and Reno are hurting -- Vegas casino moguls have critically overbuilt he huge mega-resorts and now are finding their room occupancy rates dwindling. (Oh, they're still profitable -- just not as much as they'd like to be!) Because of their shortsightedness in overbuilding Vegas and, to some extent, Reno, the casino moguls re now seeking to steal away our California casino business by "persuading" Wilson to shaft his own people so Nevada casinos can increase profits. Statistics can be obtained from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce which will prove that millions of Califor ia dollars are spent annually in Vegas casinos. Our casinos have severely dented Vegas' casino income where gambling revenues are concerned. In the early '90s, Vegas' resort industry began building "family" casinos believing that children should be taugh that gambling is acceptable and will then start gambling at an early age. What happened is that families came to Vegas to visit the attractions (MGM's and CircusCircus' amusement parks, Excalibur's medieval entertainment, the Mirage's "volcano," Treasur Island's pirate show, and the multi-million dollar downtown Fremont Street Experience), but families with children to house and feed and entertain actually spent very little money on gambling -- as compared to the traditional adult casino gamblers on jun ets! When the casinos realized that this "family" strategy plan backfired and did not generate the gambling dollars it needed to remain astronomically profitable, they looked for other ways to increase gambling income. They quickly realized that the pro iferation of California Indian casinos were responsible for creating a major dent in Vegas and Reno casino gambling revenue, since Californians had been Nevada's largest group of casino gamblers in the nation. So, they decided to bribe Wilson and, no dou t, other corrupt politicians to vote to stop California's very profitable casinos. Also in the '90s, the influx of Asian gamblers into Vegas rose sharply and many casino games, such as Pai Gow, were introduced to placate their interests. Now the Asian gambling market has been slashed mainly due to the ailing economy in many Asian nations. The bottom line is that Nevada's casino economy is taking a major financial hit in the pocketbook. And they don't like it. And they have the money to "buy" anyone hom they can "persuade" to do their bidding in California. We must unite and elect Gray Davis (no relation to me) as our next Governor if Indian casinos are to survive into the next millenium!


SC - 06/17/98 03:46:44
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: Gaming
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I did find the article on Stand up for California. I notice this little town seems to be real close to Reno. I think that is about the best Las Vegas can do. I wonder what they will try next. You know I think Californians are catching on. They don't like he money backed polititions (Re; write me a check,) CHECCHI. We don't want polititions that can be bought. This is what we need to consider when voting for anyone. I,ll be dang if I'm going to let Las Vegas tell me and the rest of the Californians what t do. And we will stop this once and for_ALL_ LIKE I SAID BEFORE IT IS TIME FOR THE REAL GROWN-UPS TO TAKE CONTROL. Like generations before.


Ashley Hall - 06/16/98 23:16:12
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Enter an issue important to you: Don't really know!
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Hi, Nice site, I'm emailing really for Sandra Crites who put me into this stuff, her and her family are great! Good luck with the campaign.


Tolfe Lee Albert - 06/15/98 13:05:58
My URL:http://www.aol.com
My Email:tolealbert@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: CA Indian Issues
Comments:
Nice update.


Stephen Duniven, Editor - 06/15/98 05:54:25
My URL:http://co.el-dorado.ca.us/bos/agn8-26-97.html
My Email:sduniven@ix.netcom.com
Enter an issue important to you: RESPONSE regarding "STAND UP FOR CALIFORNIA."
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If you go to the link to the left under my name (not my page) you will see a document that is the only thing I found referencing such the group "STAND UP FOR CALIFORNIA." (Use your browsers "find" function to find the reference). It mentions they were a ainst Senate Bill 1067 that was authored by Senator Polanco, a friend of Native Americans and was a bill that was for Indian gaming, passed by the the legislature only to be VETOED BY WILSON. (To see veto letter, cut and past this URL into your browser: ttp://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/sen/sb_1051-1100/sb_1067_vt_971011.html For info on the dead bill go here: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html search for "1067"


sc - 06/14/98 06:33:37
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT ANTHONY SAADE. WE NEED ALL THE SUPPORT WE CAN GET. CALL AGAIN. SANDY


Anthoy Saade - 06/14/98 01:11:22
My Email:ahthonypainting@webtv.net
Comments:
Very interesting site, especially The historical and legal (treaties) sections.I agree and support your efforts. This is "your" land and country in the first place.


Anthoy Saade - 06/14/98 01:04:43
My Email:ahthonypainting@webtv.net
Comments:
Very interesting site, especially The historical and legal (treaties) sections.I agree and support your efforts. This is "your" land and country in the first place.


SC - 06/13/98 09:07:39
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Comments:
Chairman Hess od Bishop nice to see your comments. And you are so right. He says if you do not do it my way you are illegal or if you do tend to agree wit me ((((( I WILL LET YOU BE LEGAL))))))))). And God has spoken. What kind of power have the citizens f California given this man. He is depriving, scaring, abusing, manipulating and ruining thousands of lives at his every whim. And I do not want to listen to his spokesman, his aid or press secretary. The man needs to speak to the people ,whose lives he's ruining, face to face and eye to eye.Yo know I am not Native American and I have never got involved with what is right and what is wrong,I am a single Mother of two boys and it scares me how cruel big government can be. You know when your a child or even teen you always thought the grown-ups were always smarter and took care of everything in a right, moral and intelligent way, but now I realize we have no more GROWN-UPS.


Mervin E. Hess/Tribal Chairman / Bishop Paiute Tribe - 06/13/98 06:08:40
My URL:http://www.rythemnet.com/paiute
My Email:mervin@telis.org
Enter an issue important to you: gaming compact
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Why should Mr. Wilson continue to let gaming tribes that sign the Pala Compact continue to operate what he calls "illegal slot machines", if they sign a letter of intent. On the other hand, the tribes that do not sign a letter of intent, have to stop operating "illegal slot machines". To me it sounds if you sign on the dotted line, then by some miraculous reason they are not so illegal, at the moment you sign !


SC - 06/13/98 03:16:25
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: Gaming
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Nancy S. interesting comment on that ati gaming group. They call themselves "Stand Up For California ". Well they"re not stnding to all ,cause I NEVER HEARD OF THEM. ell me more. Why are they against Indian Gaming. You know if they say political contribut ons are illegal, do to the fact it came from the Indian Gaming casinos. Well! how about all the State taxes all the casino employees have paid to the State of California for the past ten years or more. Wilson thinks making the money is illegal but rece ving it in form of State taxes seems to suit him real well.Right now anyone or any party that goes against Indian Gaming will be going no where politically.(did I spell that right, looks funny). Just look at the past. Great ,Nancy, tell your friends what s going on. I mention it to every one I know. People ,who do the things that count,never stop to count them. !!GO!!,,TEAM!!!!!


Nancy -- again - 06/12/98 10:58:29
My Email:gg20mom@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Sen. Boxer's e-mail address
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I'm really sorry......I got so worked up with my last message, that I forgot to leave Sen. Barbara's Boxer's e-mail address. Here it is: Senator@boxer.senate.gov Also here is Sen. Dianne Feinstein's: Senator@feinstein.senate.gov Thank you again.....


Nancy Sebastian - 06/12/98 10:50:49
My Email:gg20mom@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
Comments:
I recently left the e-mail address for Gray Davis in this guestbook, and now I'd like to give you Sen. Barbara Boxer's e-mail address. She is an avid supporter of Indian gaming, and it wouldn't hurt to e-mail her with our view's and support. It is very i portant to make our voices heard. There is a group called "Stand Up For California" that is against Indian gaming. They are trying to encourage politicans to return any campaign contributions that came from Indian gaming and are requesting an FBI investi ation. They feel that this money came from illegal means. I wonder what they call the money that has come from Nevada and found it's way into Wilson and Lungren's pockets? I realize that we have freedom of speech and everyone is intitled to their own opi ion, but I'm ashamed to even know that such a group exist in this country, let alone this state. It would be interesting to see what connection this group has to Nevada!!!! When I was talking to some friends the other day about this issue, they couldn't i agine ANYONE being against the Indian tribes and the improvements they have made to their lives......But here comes one out of the woodwork. PLEASE, keep talking about this to friends, family and co-workers. Some people think it's a shoe-in, but we have o blow Wilson, Lungren and this "Stand Up" group out of the water come Nov. Thank You....


S.C. - 06/10/98 04:05:25
My Email:ETPHON@WEBTV.NET
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THIS IS THE TIME BEFORE AN IMPORTANT ELECTION WE REGROUP AND ORGANIZE OUR THOUGHTS AND IDEAS. WHEN IT COMES TIME WE WILL BE READY.HOW ABOUT EVERYONE TAKING A LITTLE POLL" YOU KNOW ", ASK AROUND FOR OPINIONS, AND WHEN YOU FIND THAT ONE OUT OFA MILLIONth PE SON WHO DISAGREES WITH YOU IT'S TIME THEY LEARNED THE TRUTH AND WHAT IS BETTER FOR EVERYONE. WE KNOW INDIAN GAMING IN CALIFORNIA CAN BE THE BOOST IN THE ARM THAT CALIFORNIA NEEDED.


S C - 06/07/98 06:35:40
My Email:etpho@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: busy
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Looks like California Tribes are sending some tribal reps and members of N.I.G.A. to Washington D.C. this coming week to meet with Janet Reno.* Apparently there is not 100% trust in words that Mr. Wilson said.The Native Americans are fighting for their li elyhood. I hope the federal gov't will see the lawlessness of the Governor of California and his pal Lundgren. * article read in the San Diego Daily Californian today June 6.98


jerrod - 06/06/98 07:08:11
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S C - 06/06/98 03:54:03
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: gaming
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Has Grey Davis actually been quoted with pro Indian Gaming in the State of Ca. I can not find any quotes or copy. How do we know were he stands? Oh Mr. Doobie23 I know how you feel , but now is THE TIME TO SHINE, NOT REFLECT. We can not change the past W can help structure the future. Thank you for the time yur takig to comment. Heh! the guy from Oregon, really! you guys are having te same trouble with your Governor. I didn't know that. Are you guys going through all that so called legal mum o jumbo too? I am hearing rumor of some type of meeting in Wash. D.C. You know NIGA or California tribal members. A hand few will be leaving for Washington on Sunday. Thanks


Mike Darcy/Siletz Nation - 06/06/98 01:06:37
My Email:mdarcy@ctsi.nsn.us
Enter an issue important to you: Tribal Soverignty
Comments:
Oregon is going through the same thing with our Govenor. He makes a policy statement earlier about treating Indians as soverignties and then negotiates with one Tribe and expects everyone to sign the same compact or he won't negotiate.


nutdog - 06/05/98 17:48:51
Comments:
NUTDOG SEZ HELLO TO EVERYONE AND MAY WILSON LOOSE HIS BATTLE!!!


Ross starnes - 06/05/98 12:14:54
My URL:http://doobie23@webtv.net
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Enter an issue important to you: The Indian People and thier land not ours.
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I guess I an a white male that wishes he was an Indian, so I could speak out for the Indian people. I am so sick of the black people saying thay have and are being done wrong in the U.S.A. today. If there is anyone that has been done wrong it is the Indian people. When thier land was taken away, and so many of them lost their lives and every thing else. Dont let anyone ever say this is my land because its not. It is the Indians land. I would like to visit every Indian Rev. in the U.S.A. so that I can tell the people there that I have only love for them. If you can help me in finding out more about Indians and their history please e-mail me at doobie23@webtv.net Thank you for your time


Nancy - 06/05/98 11:58:51
My Email:gg20mom@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Gray Davis
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Since the election on June 2nd, I feel that GRAY DAVIS is our best bet, since we already know which side of the Calif./Nevada state line Lungren stands on. If you want to know more about him, his web page is: www.gray-davis.com....Also, you might like to -mail him with your views on Indian Gaming and to let him know how loud our voice's will be in Nov. Thank You


S.C. - 06/05/98 04:37:54
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: rights
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I am not familiar as to who is GRAY DAVIS. I like what he stands for, but I would like to know more about this mild mannered man. His family. His work. Can anyone give me a Bio on him?


George Cleveland - 06/04/98 20:39:46
My Email:gclevela@ebmud.com
Enter an issue important to you: protecting the environment
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Greetings!! You told me about your site so I decided to pay it a visit. Very impressive--I like the fact the you show passion about your issues. Keep up the good work!!


Richard Belden - 06/03/98 18:29:36
My Email:dinkeydee@psnw.com
Enter an issue important to you: indian gaming
Comments:
i think that governor wilson is sticking his nose where it doesnt belong. i was a diehard republican voter but i am switching partys over this issue as of now. we need to elect a new democratic governor and let the indians keep there gaming in calif. the only people against our gaming are in nevada.


S.C. - 06/02/98 06:52:44
My Email:ETPHON@WEBTV.NET
Enter an issue important to you: PROMICES
Comments:
CURIOUS HOW TO OBTAIN WILSON AND LUNDGREN E-MAIL. I'M HAVING DIFFICULTY.ALMOST ALL OF THE COMMENTS ON THIS SITE ARE VERY CLEVER AND INTERESTING. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. THIS WEB SITE SHOULD BE ADVERTIZED AS A CITIZENS FORUM, INCLUDING MINOR DEBATE AND TRUE NOT LIKE POLITICAL FORUMS YOU DON'T KNOW WHO TO BELIEVE) COMMENTS FROM THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE REAL PEOPLE. "WHAT AN ASPECT THAT WOULD BE"! YOU KNOW IT WOULD PROBABLY WORK.


Mary Brown - 06/02/98 00:48:21
My Email:mab@pe.net
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
Comments:
Gray Davis' campaign office responded to me today that Gray supports Indian gaming. The e-mail was signed by Teddy Davis. mab


Stephen Kemp - 06/01/98 20:45:55
My Email:Tyr0000@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
Comments:
I would like to help if I can.


VICTOR ROCHA - 06/01/98 01:05:12
My Email:VICTOR.ROCHA@GTE.NET
Comments:
united we stand, divided we fall.


Sandy Crites - 05/31/98 10:11:11
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: Vote
Comments:
Now it is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. What a great cause this is and how proud we will be when the Native Americans and (yes) the good citizens of California win.We need to share our comments with others. I have ordered a bunch of buttons to wear saying "I support Indian Gaming" I will give them out at work. And will wear mine all the time. We sure have great group on this comment site. I enjoy "ALL" your comments. Thanks S. C.


D. L. Cobb - 05/31/98 04:15:28
My Email:dlcobb@qnet.com
Enter an issue important to you: The Constitution of The United States
Comments:
Greetings one and all: The California Self-Reliance Initiative is on the ballot for November 3 and Native Americans will triumph in their cause. The Constitution of The United States provides people 18 and older the right to vote!!!!!! Your vote can make a difference. Registered voters of California stand up and unite. Let your voices be heard as one.. Support the California Indian Self-Reliance Initiative. See you at the polls


Kimberly Toussaint - 05/30/98 23:57:12
My Email:LoveEndure@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Fighting for what you believe in!
Comments:
Well I for one will enjoy watching Wilson LOOSE this one! I back Native American rights 100%, and you can bet I'll vote in favor of Native Americans on the gaming issue in November. If theres anything more I can do, please dont hesitate to e-mail me, me eart is with you.


Dante' - 05/30/98 16:35:03
My Email:dante@axisinternet.com
Enter an issue important to you: Soverignty
Comments:
I am a supporter of freedom for all people, and I back the Native American's in their quest for self government.


S CRITES - 05/30/98 10:38:56
My Email:ETPHON@WEBTV.NET
Comments:
HOW COME THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN EXCEPTING ALL THE WAGE TAX MONEY FROM THE INDIAN CASINO EMPLOYEES. AND STILL SAY IT WAS ILLEGALLY OBTAINED. ISN'T THAT EXCEPTING MONEY FROM ILLEGALLY MEANS. THE MONEY IS GOOD BUT HOW THEY EARNED IT IS ILLEGAL,RIGH . AM I SAYING THIS RIGHT.


s. Crites - 05/30/98 10:01:18
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: It will win
Comments:
All we need for this campaign is a microphone and video camera. We just ask everybody in the State. "What is your vote for Indian Gaming"? And the rest is history. You are right. As soon as the citizens of the United States of America hear about Las Vegas being Wilson backers he will be history. You know the part of history you shouldn't repeat.


S. Crites - 05/30/98 07:50:55
My URL:"E.T. PHONE HOME"
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: real life
Comments:
This is not a game "Mister WILSON!" This is the lives of mothers,fathers,and children of the Native Americans and the citizens of California.All right puting the so called gaming laws aside why are you doing this? You keep using the law . You know man's aws can be restructured when it can bring positive feedback.Man's laws is not the problem for everyone, it's the laws of morality that you don't seem to follow. You break that law daily. As an officer of the law ,how do you get away with making decisions ased upon how much money someone will give you. That is getting paid for favors.And you call yourself law biding"NOT QUITE!" I WILL NEVER TRUST ANYONE WHO WILL OUTRIGHT LIE IN ORDER TO GET FINANCIAL BUDDIES. TO THE GENTLEMAN ON MEMORIAL DAY. WE THINK OF OUR SOLDIERS ALL THE TIME. I WILL NEVER KNOW THE TERROR AND COURAGE IT TOOK FOR EVERY SOLDIER IN EVERY AMERICAN WAR TO FACE THE UNKNOWN.THERE HAS TO BE A STRONGER WORD THEN HERO. THA K YOU,SOLDIER.........


George Atwood - 05/30/98 07:47:03
My Email:gatwood@pacific.net
Enter an issue important to you: Watching Pete Loose!!!
Comments:
I have a prediction: Actually two. First the voters of California will turn out in large numbers next November to show little Pete wilson who really has the power in this great state by making an overwhelming show of support for Indian Gaming. My secon prediction is that when little pete makes his run for President, this whole Indian Gaming thing is going to come back to haunt him - big time! It's not in the news a lot right now, at least not nationally. But, by the time the election roles around th s coming november the money that is going to be spent both for and against will put this issue front and center. little pete is going to be sorry. IF ANYBODY READING THIS IS INVOLVED WITH IDEAS FOR TV COMMERCIALS IN SUPPORT OF INDIAN GAMING, I HAVE A S GGESTION FOR YOU - - - MAIN STREAM CALIFORNIA SEES THE INJUSTICE OF WILSONS TACTICS. THEY SEE THE OPORTUNITY TO RIGHT A VERY OLD WRONG. THEY SEE THE JOBS PROVIDED. iT'S TIME TO HAMMER HOME THE FACT THAT THIS BALLOT INITIATIVE IS BEST FOR ALL CALIFORNI NS, NOT JUST INDIANS. WE NEED TO GO AFTER THOSE VOTERS WHO ARE HANGING BACK TO SEE WHAT'S IN IT FOR THEM. WE HAVE THE CONSCIENTOUS VOTERS. WE NEED TO GET THE VOTERS WHO VOTE WITH THEIR HEAD INSTEAD OF THEIR HEART. IF ANYBODY READING THIS KNOWS PEOPLE NVOLVED WITH THE TV CAMPAIGN, PLEASE FORWARD MY COMMENTS.


David A Hanson - 05/30/98 05:36:55
My Email:Rxdahans@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Free Enterprise
Comments:
I abhore Big Gov't intervention, and stand with you!


Stephen Duniven, Editor - 05/30/98 00:41:33
My Email:sduniven@ix.netcom.com
Enter an issue important to you: In response to Alice Alvarez:
Comments:
In response to Alice Alvarez: I am not connected to any casino, so I could not answer your question for sure. I have read many statements in articles, however, saying that the money goes into housing and education on the reservations. You may have come to my site through a casino's site via a link and not realized that this is a seperate site. The only relation would be the subject.


C. H. Lobo Jr. - 05/29/98 19:35:18
My Email:clobo@sunset.net
Enter an issue important to you: Vote
Comments:
Wow! It's great to see the positive support that the general public is showing for the Ca. Indian Tribes being victimized by Wilson. Now that the initiative is on the ballot, be prepared to see the negative campaigning efforts that will be put out by Wilson and his Nevada buddies. We know it will come but I beleive that the people of Ca. will not be fooled by it. I beleive that most pe ple are of a good heart and they can recognize a good thing when they see it. They will stand behind the Indians on this issue not just for the benefit of the Indians but for all who beleive in "The land of the free and the home of the BRAVE" No one likes being dictated to and the voters of Ca. will let them know this very soon. Get out and vote in June and Nov. Lets keep our gold in Ca. Eh La!


Alexander Lee - 05/29/98 16:38:19
My Email:NSXDRIVR@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
Comments:
Gov Wilson can kiss my @$$!!!!! I'm one that will vote in the Nov. ballot


Alice C. Alvarez - 05/29/98 16:12:57
My Email:AAlvarez@mail.unihealth.org.
Enter an issue important to you: TRUSTWORTHY
Comments:
I have never been to your casino but I hear alote of good things about it, I like that you are all benefiting by someone elses good times. I relate to your people, but we all strive to make ourselves better. My friend wants to know what percentage of th money goes back to the reservation.


Nancy Sebastian - 05/29/98 09:07:44
My Email:gg20mom@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Vote
Comments:
Now that the initiative is offically on the Nov. 3rd ballot, our work has just begun. It is so very important that you encourage all your family, friends, and co-workers to register to vote. It is such an easy process. All it takes is a phone call to the Registrar of Voters office in your area. Their # is in the front of your phone book, and they will mail you a form to register. Also, come election time, you can vote by absentee ballot, all by mail. There is no excuse not to!!!! It's the least we can o for the American-Indian tribes in Ca. I strongly feel that we owe them a debt that can never be re-paid enough. We have to make a statement to our government officals and Nevada bank rolls that this beautiful state belongs to us, not the politician"s!!!!!!! Alone, I am just one small voice. Just think of the noise we can make when we all speak at once on Nov. 3rd!!!! Thank you.....


Rainy Robinson - 05/29/98 01:55:32
My URL:http://www.driversity.com
My Email:Driversity@AOL.com
Enter an issue important to you: current gaming situation
Comments:
I am very angry with this government. Although I am not a Native American I am an American. When I first became aware of the gaming casinos I found them to be very enjoyable. Every casino I have been into is very clean, fun, and professional. In fact prefer it to Reno or Tahoe. I think the the State of California should BUTT OUT. This is one of the most counter productive things going on right now. The casino's create revenue for this state (sales tax), and how many people do they employ? Creatin payroll taxes that is paid not only to the federal goverment but the state as well....good god, if they are watching us...who the hell is watching them? I hope you win this battle. Please feel to call upon me for any reason. Thank you.


scott caplener - 05/28/98 20:51:49
My URL:http://www.7years.com
My Email:skat@ix.netcom.com
Enter an issue important to you: Native American rights
Comments:
I saw the ad on TV this morning, and just finished reading the website. Great work, using these technologies to address issues. Now, on a more serious note: what the heck is going on with our elected officials? Backroom deals? I thought that the adven of Indian gaming was finally a step in the right direction, allowing Native Americans the venue to climb, financially. As a whitey, I can only offer my humblest apologies for the past atrocities. I studied Native American cultures in college, and becam painfully aware (if only through scholastic contact) of what has happened with us forked tongue promise makers. Now it's happening again! Gov. Wilson's (obviously) workin' fer the fatpocket NRA freaks, nervous and worry'n about losing $$$$ to Indians. I mean, yeah, Indians with billions of dollars could have significant effects on the course of future revenues currently slated for republican, NRA, and (bottom line) whitey wallets. That's what really frightens them. Losin' money. The fact is, if dolp ins had the money, our government'd figure out a way to drain the oceans.


Kate Davis - 05/28/98 20:12:33
My Email:KateDavis3@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Politics of Gaming
Comments:
I moved to Sacramento last fall to begin classes at McGeorge Law School. I had been living in Las Vegas for 11 years and am aware that the Nevada Resort Association is an extremely well-funded and powerful enemy of any gaming venture that it does not con rol. I'm alarmed by Wilson's pact with another Indian casino -- and more alarmed by his demand that ALL California Indian casinos agree to this detrimental pact under the threat of closure. Has anyone checked Wilson's political contributors to find out whether the Nevada Resort Association, or other influencial (wealthy) Nevada-based casino owners, have contributed to his "war chest?" It's possible that to deter detection of funneling of tons of cash into Wilson's pocket that "contributions" were made nder the personal names of casino owners or executives. A "lame duck" governor can be a very dangerous enemy when he or she knows that re-election to a third term is prohibited by statute. My paternal great-grandmother was Cherokee, and I'm very concer ed about the demand that ALL California Indian casinos agree to Wilson's pact or else be put out of business. Please contact me if I can assist this cause.


Darlene - 05/28/98 06:19:26
My URL:http://snaradog
Comments:
I am a member of the Luiseno Mission Indians and very proud of it. I feel what Pete Wilson is attempting to do is discusting and he should be ashamed of himself. The man has no heart and is just thinking of himself. I will fight till the end to save our sovereignty.


Nancy Sebastian - 05/27/98 06:26:54
My Email:gg20mom@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: Casinos in California
Comments:
I am a 49 yr. old single mom, and have lived in Ca. all my life. I am very much an advocate of people's rights and have raised my two children with the same ideals. I always beleive in being "fair", and have hated to tell my kids that "life isn't always air". I am on a very limited income, and going to "Vegas" is not in my fitire. I have gone to the Pechanga Casino, which is 15 min. from my home, with my 20 yr. old daughter and 23 yr. old son. We have the best time when we go. The casino will never get rich rom the money I spend there, nor will become broke. I have strong feelings about how all Indians have been treated through out history, this is where "life isn't always fair" comes in. I firmly beleive that "Vegas Money" is getting into Ca. to stop the Indian population from improving their lives. I don't understand why we can have the Lottery, but not the casinos. What's the difference? If I understand correctly, petitions have been signed to put this issue on the ballot in November. It will be a landslide in favor of the Indian Casinos. People in Ca. voted for the lottery also, with the hopes that a big chunk would go to schools in th s state. As it turned out, the government had a hand in it, so when the "chunks" were given out to the schools with one hand, cuts were made to schools through budget slashes with the other. I know many people have found employment at the casinos, and now there is a hiring freeze. I have been out of work for quite a while, and I would love to work there. When I go to Pechanga, I love to sit and watch people, and not only do the "costomers" se m happy, but the employees do also. I wish the government would keep out of this issue until the citizens in this state get to have their say in November. Nothing can ever makeup to the American Indians for the injustice that has been done to them over the years by our government and money-hungry interest groups, but we have to start somewhere, sometime, and that time is NOW!!!!!! Keep up your fight, we're behind you. Nancy Sebastian Murrieta, Ca. gg20mom@hotmail.com


- 05/27/98 06:17:13
My Email:JE Smith63@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: N.A.s & the war veterans
Comments:
"The Moving Wall" replica of the Vietnam Wall is at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside near March AF Base (215 Freeway)on 29 May (Fri.) to 3 June (Wed.). N.A. ceremonies w/ elders (& drums)about 4 p.m. on Sat. and eagle staff leading candlelight ceremony to Wall at sunset.


Paula I. Hammond - 05/27/98 03:17:15
My Email:p7819817@jps.net
Enter an issue important to you: support casinos in ca
Comments:
we need to support the casinos on Reservations in CA as the right of Native American Tribes


Mark A. Macarro - 05/27/98 02:37:16
My Email:macarro@iinet.com
Enter an issue important to you: tribal sovereignty
Comments:
You've got a great web-site here, especially in terms of content. You need to reference Jon Ralston's columns in the Las Vegas Review Journal (www.lvrj.com) for some proof that Nevada has a hand in what we tribes are fighting against. As the Chairman of the Pechanga Band we have a long legacy of fighting to keep what we have--and so it is with our gaming enterprise. This site should help keep like-minded people informed. Keep it up.


Mark A. Macarro - 05/27/98 02:32:13
My Email:macarro@iinet.com
Enter an issue important to you: tribal sovereignty
Comments:
You've got a great web-site here, especially in terms of content. You need to reference Jon Ralston's columns in the Las Vegas Review Journal (www.lvrj.com) for some proof that Nevada has a hand in what we tribes are fighting against. --Mark


Jeanell Aguilar - 05/26/98 20:43:07
My Email:OHAYEE@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Gaming Rights
Comments:
This feels like the second coming of the same cavalry. Take what you can away from those who deserve peace and serenity, they haven't paid nearly enough for what some of my ancestors took from the Native Americans (my other ancestors) to begin with. Wi h one voice and one heart will we be able to strengthen our position on what is fair and right.


MaryBrown - 05/26/98 18:44:34
My Email:mab@pe.net
Enter an issue important to you: N.A./minority rights
Comments:
Pete Wilson should be ashamed. I agree...best govenor Nevada ever had.... Roll out the vote and Keep the Faith We shall overcome someday !!


Trish Larsen - 05/26/98 04:23:13
My Email:CoverT456@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Native American Rights
Comments:
I am a full supporter of Native American rights. If there is anything other than giving you my vote which you have, please e-mail me, or call office 714 638-6022 or home 714-848-5838. I have been a social justice advocate for years and support the releas of Leonard Peltier.


robert - 05/23/98 03:18:03
My Email:rharwell@syix.com
Comments:
I am appauled by the continued assault on Indian people from those that we have elected to be our leaders. This behavior is totally unexceptable. We the people have the right to govern ourselves, especially the people that were here long before any other ace of people showed up in this country. History has proven that the white man can not be trusted and the correct situation that Indian people find themselves in is just a continuation of the white man's arrogance of wanting to subjugate anyone who's skin is not white.


S>C> - 05/23/98 02:31:14
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: gaming SYCUAN
Comments:
THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN: (San Diego newpaper) SYCUAN AGREES TO NEGOTIATE CASINO PACT Tribe joins Viejas, Barona in pursuing compact agreement. May 22, 1998


Edgar L. Heer - 05/22/98 22:50:38
My Email:isinger1@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
Comments:
I think it is long past time to leave the American Indian be. We have lied and cheated the American Indian over and over again. I would say to governor Wilson to back off from this and let the Indians continue there gaming without any white mans ideas o what is right or wrong in this regard. I think the indian deserves the right to do as they see fit on there reservations. ( I wonder how the white man would feel if they had to live on a reservation). This whole idea of disrupting the indians way of life (once again) is as completely rediculous as herding them into reservations. Come on people enoug is enough.


adeli Nol - 05/22/98 21:58:19
My Email:slbrj@cc.usu.edu
Comments:
I congratulate you on your web page it has been very helpful to me, I am writing and making a presentation for my class on the issues of tribes and gambling and would appreciate any additional information from you. Thank You , Adeli Nol


Linda Markstrom - 05/22/98 20:46:55
My Email:skorpio@inreach.com
Enter an issue important to you: Sovereignty/Gaming
Comments:
I am a member of the Pechanga Band in Temecula, however, I live in Whittier. I checked your site out yesterday after seeing the address on a Television ad. I am very interested in reading all of the latest information on the gaming issue and the Los Ang les Times, unfortunately, carries very little news about this issue. I have accessed the Press Enterprise in Temecula and The San Diego Union Tribune websites and check them daily for current news. Thanks for the great site!


CALIFORNIA USA - 05/22/98 05:54:01
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Comments:
Hi! I AM THAT STATE OF CALIFORNIA. A GOLDEN STATE GOVERNED BY THE PEOPLE. AND WE ARE NEIGHBORS WITH THE NATIVE AMERICANS, WHO WANT TO SHARE THEIR PROGRESS WITH THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA. WE(VOTERS AND CITIZENS) GOVERN THIS STATE. SO WE ARE A GROUP OF GOVEN RS, WHO SAY ********YES******TO INDIAN GAMING. C A S E C L O S E D 989898989898989


S.C. - 05/22/98 05:36:37
My Email:etphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: Govenors Bookie
Comments:
Governor Wilson! You always quote(regarding Indian Gaming) "it's the law".There are a lot of laws changed for the better. If it is the taxes from Indian gaming you want well the Indians have gotten rid of the middleman. They go straight to the needy with heir donations. They go right to the local businesses with purchases the better their lives. The employees working there spend their money locally. We do not want to have Californians supporting Nevada. I would like to say one more t ing,(YEA HA) with the election for Indian Gaming,you will see every scam,bit, and put down from the Money in Las Vegas against Indian Gaming. Remember if yo pay anyone enough money they WILL say anything and swear to anything.Watch for the religious leade from the midwest who will tell you all the lives ruined by gambling" NOT SO!" HE SAYS KEEP THE CASINOS OUT OF REACH. FOR THE THE COMMON MAN CAN NOT HELP BEING LURED INTO A LIFE OF GAMBLING AND EVIL THINGS."NOT SO'! DO WE HAVE TO BABYSIT. OK! WELL THEN P STOR WE SHOULD GET RID OF ALL THE BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS TOO. WE DON'T WANT ANYONE TO DRINK TO MUCH. "OH YES! PASTOR,WHILE YOU ARE WAITING IN LINE FOR THE RESULTS OF THE WINNING DOOR PRIZE FROM THE $200.OO WORTH OF TICKETS YOU BOUGHT FOR THE LTTLE LEAGUE DRA ING OR STANDING IN LINE FOR THE LOTTO. ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU ARE A !!!!PAID!!!!! POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. PLEASE EVERYBODY VOTE FOR INDIAN GAMING AND TELL THE BAD GUYS TO GET OUT OF CALIFORNIA.


Stacey Cobb - 05/22/98 03:06:21
My Email:roboobb@webtv.net
Comments:
I just want to say hi and i'm a employee o the 29 Palm Band Of Mission Indians.


Sue Prewitt - 05/22/98 02:56:03
My Email:aplvly777@aol.com
Comments:
The Indians were here first, white men have tried to annihilate them. Most all of us whites have some Indian blood. We all need to stand behind our Indian ancestors, and the Italian mafia (Vegas)needs to go back to Italy.


George F. Laun - 05/22/98 02:04:40
My URL:http://www.qnet.com/~geolaun/
My Email:geolaun@qnet.com
Comments:
My wife and I support the rights of native-americans. We feel that after the State tramples on the rights of so-called minorities it will go on to trample the rights of the rest of us.


Elizabeth Gabbert - 05/21/98 21:41:52
My URL:http://www
My Email:gustavklim@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: indian sovereignty
Comments:
I don't know what Pete Wilson is thinking on this issue, but he has clearly forgotten his responsibility to represent the majority of the people he governs. It seems to me that he represents himself. Who's paying him off?


M. Holm - 05/21/98 06:00:49
My Email:holmfolk@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: employment
Comments:
Indian gaming has created a lot of jobs for not only the Native Americans, but also for people of other races. I really would like to see the Indians be able to win their battle against Wilson. I, myself and my family all support the Native Americans in this, their time of need. We will continue to visit San Manuel as often as possible, and I pray that God will grant the Indians their rights!!


- 05/21/98 05:54:36
My Email:holmfolk@aol.com
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Paul Martineau, Jr. - 05/20/98 19:45:47
My Email:lkwdbum@yahoo.com
Comments:
Hello, I was looking for a subject to base an arguementitive essay on for my English III class. I deciced to do It on the issue of gambling on Indian reservations. I found your website to be vey helpful. My feeling is that NAtive Americans should have the ri ht to decide what goes on within their land. Thank you for the information


Claudia D. Walker - 05/19/98 22:40:09
My Email:walkwhel@gte.net
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Sovereignty
Comments:
I fully support the rights of American Indians to run casino type gambling. At no time in modern history have tribes been able to do so much positively for their people. For generations the government has wanted the American Indian to be self-supportive and when they have it figured out the government wants to take it away!


Clarence Lobo Jr. - 05/19/98 17:33:37
My Email:clobo@sunset.net
Enter an issue important to you: Tribal Sovereignty
Comments:
I'm sorry to say that the signing of the "Pala Ultimatum" was as dark a day in Indian history as that of Wounded Knee. I got a sick feeling inside when I heard of the signing by Kevin Gover. I sincerely hope that the people of Ca. will send a message to Wilson this November by voting in the Iniative. I tell anyone who will listen to go out and vote and to make very attempt to find out your candidates stance on Indian gaming. I don't see this as a partisan issue but rather one of honor for the American people. I'm quite sure that Republicans and Independents frequent the Casinos. Don't fear your Govt. fear the bureaucrats. Keep up the fight! Eh La!


Clarence Lobo Jr. - 05/19/98 17:20:32
My Email:clobo@sunset.net
Enter an issue important to you: Tribal Sovereignty
Comments:
I'm sorry to say that the signing of the "Pala Ultimatum" was as dark a day in Indian history as that of wounded knee. I got a sick feeling inside when I heard of the signing by Kevin Gover. I sincerely hope that the people of Ca. will send a message to Wilson this November by voting in the Iniative. I tell anyone who will listen to go out and vote and to make very attempt to find out your candidates stance on Indian gaming. I don't see this as a partisan issue but rather one of honor for the American people. I'm quite sure that Republicans and Independents frequent the Casinos. Don't fear your Govt. fear the bureaucrats. Keep up the fight! Eh La!


S. CRITES - 05/19/98 08:00:34
My Email:www.webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: Honest Indian
Comments:
I would like to speak with the bitter gentleman about his problems with cheating. You know Las Vegas has cheaters. These folks that try to scam the casinos are everywhere. But I will tell you if there were cheating on any Gaming reservation you know that in almost all cases the criminal would be the white man ,of whom the Indians thought they could trust. If ever this would happen the tribe would go out of their way to make sure this does not happen again. For establishing an honest casino is of utmost importance to the whole Tribe.I know right now in San Diego County each gaming reservation has a top of the line investigative GAMING COMMISSION.Each GAMING COMMISSION is responsible for all aspects of gaming rules and regulations and take their job serious.And all this is for you the customer. You seem to be an expert in this field so maybe you cold "HELP" the tribes with any information you might have.You could help the Indians instead of wanting them helpless and poor.What do we gain by eliminating Indian Gamin. The cheaters will always be somewhere. Oh! yes and by the way Mr. Atwood I like your comments. And I will write everyone I can.The see-threw politition was grea88888888888!


Sandy - 05/19/98 07:56:07
My Email:www.webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: Honest Indian
Comments:
I would like to speak with the bitter gentleman about his problems with cheating. You know Las Vegas has cheaters. These folks that try to scam the casinos are everywhere. But I will tell you if there were cheating on any Gaming reservation you know that in almost all cases the criminal would be the white man ,of whom the Indians thought they could trust. If ever this would happen the tribe would go out of their way to make sure this does not happen again. For establishing an honest casino is of utmost importance to the whole Tribe.I know right now in San Diego County each gaming reservation has a top of the line investigative GAMING COMMISSION.Each GAMING COMMISSION is responsible for all aspects of gaming rules and regulations and take their job serious.And all this is for you the customer. You seem to be an expert in this field so maybe you cold "HELP" the tribes with any information you might have.You could help the Indians instead of wanting them helpless and poor.What do we gain by eliminating Indian Gamin. The cheaters will always be somewhere.


Sandy - 05/19/98 07:58:39
My Email:www.webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: Honest Indian
Comments:
I would like to speak with the bitter gentleman about his problems with cheating. You know Las Vegas has cheaters. These folks that try to scam the casinos are everywhere. But I will tell you if there were cheating on any Gaming reservation you know that n almost all cases the criminal would be the white man ,of whom the Indians thought they could trust. If ever this would happen the tribe would go out of their way to make sure this does not happen again. For establishing an honest casino is of utmost im ortance to the whole Tribe.I know right now in San Diego County each gaming reservation has a top of the line investigative GAMING COMMISSION.Each GAMING COMMISSION is responsible for all aspects of gaming rules and regulations and take their job serious. nd all this is for you the customer. You seem to be an expert in this field so maybe you cold "HELP" the tribes with any information you might have.You could help the Indians instead of wanting them helpless and poor.What do we gain by eliminating Indian amin. The cheaters will always be somewhere.


George Atwood - 05/19/98 06:32:28
My Email:gatwood@pacific.net
Enter an issue important to you: Peter The Pig
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P E T E W I L S O N: T H E B E S T D A M N G O V E R N O R N E V A D A H A S E V E R H A D. Or, no wait, maybe he is actually the Emperor With No Clothes, because he's so damn transparent. I probably shouldn't refer to him as a pig. That is an insult to all swine. He is simply a racist. Oh yeah, and he's also ugly and his voice sounds like o e of those obnoxious recorded phone messages. Keep writting your elected reps. They are available on internet and they are listening! Be visible and loud! But stay proud. Don't let Pete's racist ways get you angry enough to be hateful. WE WILL WIN !!!


George Atwood - 05/19/98 06:20:51
My Email:gatwood@pacific.net
Enter an issue important to you: Peter The Pig
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Stephanie Bridgeman - 05/19/98 04:48:24
My URL:http://www.foxcasino.com
My Email:steph@foxcasino.com
Enter an issue important to you: California Indian Compact
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I feel that the first impression that the Pala "compact" gives is "mean spirited". If you turn to any page in this "compact", it is only too obvious that it was written with the intention to take "all rights away" from the California Indian Tribes (if they have any left)!


JIM EDWARDS - 05/18/98 22:26:48
My Email:bcrgc@cncnet.com
Enter an issue important to you: SOVEREIGNTY,gaming
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THANK FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND NEWS. TYME MAIDU TRIBE


Stephen Duniven, Editor - 05/18/98 06:32:54
My Email:sduniven@ix.netcom.com
Enter an issue important to you: Native Sovereignty
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One comment to Allan@Gamblevision.com: Your email address hints at your motives for backing Wilson and your wish to rid California of "Indian" casinos. I doubt your motive has anything to do with protecting Califonrians.


Allan Pell - 05/18/98 05:40:04
My Email:Allan@Gamblevision.com
Enter an issue important to you: Cheating At Indian Casinos
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I support Governor Wilson in his efforts to remove slot machines from the Indian Casinos. Not only are they illegal in California--but who, if anybody, regulates these machines. In Nevada, New Jersey and Conneticutt, all electronic gaming devices are carefully scrutinized by independent investigators who certify that the source codes which op rate the machines deal a straight game. In short they certify that the machines are not "electronically cheating" unwitting customers. To my knowledge, in California, there is no certification proceess or authority. In an investigative report to a gambling magazine several years ago, I document this form of electronic cheating by procuring repair manuals from several manufacturers. Several of the same manufacturers of slot machines currently run the same or similar roducts in the Indian Casinos that I have visited. How can you certify that any or all of the machines are clean? The second problem which I hear from many gamblers is that the Indian Casinos refuse to make payouts on valid slot win. On two occasions I have witnessed such cheating. One at Morongo Casino, the other at Chumash Casino in Santa Yenez. On both occasions I witnessed a player make wins on a perfectly operable video poker machine--both times the floorman informed the player that the machine was malfunctioning...which it was not. This was overt cheating. Who protects the player in California? No one, that's who. Tribal goverments are immune from all civil suits. A cheated player has no recourse. This was especially true to the Blackjack banker who lost tens of thousands of dollars in a San Diego Indian casino several years ago. In Viejas Casino (sp?) it was discovered that the management was in collusion with a team of cheaters who victimized B ackjack Bankers (this was when the games were player banked). It seems that the house allowed marked cards (actually introduced them) into all of the blackjack games. All of the cards, all of the decks! Laser marked, and expertly resealed in their pack ges. An inside job. I and other gambling professionals have the evidence, don't try to deny it. Who protects the game banker in this case? Not the casino. They cannot be trusted. Rip out the slot machines and the Blackjack tables Governor Wilson--take them out ASAP!! PS: I am submitting a detailed report to the governors office detailing cheating in California's Indian Casinos. Have a nice day!


Fred Estrin - 05/18/98 02:29:40
My Email:heatherdad@usa.net
Enter an issue important to you: Trival Soverignity
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I agree that Gov. Wilson is suspect in his actions with regard to the Native Americans. Why is it so important to protect the interests of Nevadans?


jerrod - 05/17/98 08:28:42
My Email:jerrodtroxell@webtvnet
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jerrod - 05/17/98 08:26:34
My Email:jerrodtroxell@webtvnet
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god


Tom Sperling - 05/16/98 15:31:36
My Email:nativewind@harborside
Enter an issue important to you: pee-wee (wilson)
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his latest is "wilson said tribes who reject the deal will find they are not able to conduct any kind of gaming at all. who the hell does he think he is God.Lets look into his money and see were it comes from and if he has a off shore account.e-mail me at www.nativewind@harborside.com


Yolanda - 05/15/98 19:54:06
My Email:ymendoza@gusd.k12.ca.edu
Enter an issue important to you: I'm for indian gaming!
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Jill Campoy - 05/15/98 10:17:09
My Email:dogsncat@inreach.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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We are from No. Calif. We are affiliated with both the Robinson Rancheria and Konocti Vista Casinos. Make sure that all political candidates elected this November are for Indian Gaming and support the Tribes. Don't wait till the dust dies down and then ask, " Who supports what?" Recent history has taught us that leaving everything to fate or a couple of election donations, doesn't cut it. Get your answers up front and VOTE! Keep the public interested and well informed as to your intentions. Make sur the people who signed for the initiative, vote for it. This is a ONE TIME CHANCE for the Native American citizens of California to become a real power to be reckoned with. Preserve your heritage, your rights and your income. Keep Dan Lundgren out of off ce. Please continue to enjoy the support of all Americans. Show force, but keep it peaceful. And don't back down.


J. Moretti - 05/14/98 14:46:39
My Email:Jmore66213@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian gambling
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I think we should have the option of gambling at the Indian casinos. Gov. Wilson: There are much more important issues you should be dealing with instead of this.


Sandra Crites - 05/14/98 04:28:35
My Email:ETphon@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: INDIAN GAMING
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I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THINGS GOT OUT OF CONTROL. HOW DID THE STATE REPRESENTATIVES(AND I SAY THAT LOOSELY) LET GOVERNOR WILSON GET AWAY WITH ALL THIS TYRANNY.THIS PACT WITH THE PALA TRIBE. HOW CAN YOU GAINANY YARDAGE WITH ONLY ONE PLAYER IN THE HUDDLE.THESE FAST TALKING POLITITIONS AND LAWYERS IN A BACK ROOM CONFERENCE WITH AN INDIAN TRIBE THAT WANTS (AND DESERVES) A RICHER AND FULLER LIFE. TO ME IT IS SHORT OF BRAIN WASHING. YOU KNOW TO ISOLATE AND MADE TO FEEL THAT NO ONE ELSE CAN HELP YOU BUT THESE HENCHMEN WITH BLANK PROMICES. MAYBE I AM CRAZY BUT IT SEEMS LIKE THERE SHOULD BE A RULE ABOUT OTHER STATES INFLUENCES ON THE RIGHTS AND PRIVLEDGES OF THE NATIVE AMERICANS IN ANOTHER STATE.AND WHAT ABOUT THIS SECRET COMPANY THAT MAKES THESE SO CALLED ALTERNATIVE SLOT MACHINES.DID I HEAR RIGHT WAS THIS DEVELOPED BY GOVERNOR WILSON AND HIS LAWYERS. AGAIN MONEY . COME ON NOW CITIZENS OF CALIFORNIA LET US PUT THIS TO A HALLLLTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


John T. Hough - 05/14/98 03:39:50
My Email:JHough1235@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Video gaming/Sivereignty
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The biggest impact is the question of sovereignty of nations With out that we lose. I see that Wilson is going for that as well. Whats with Janet Reno? Say one thing and does something total different!


Robert Paull - 05/13/98 23:44:58
My URL:http://RPAULL7006@AOL.COM
Enter an issue important to you: CA. TRIBAL GAMING
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A TAX ASSESMENT SHOULD BE DONE ON PETE WILSON. AFTER HE LOSES THIS MODERN DAY WAR. AS A TAX PAYER, I DON'T APPRECIATE MY GOOD MONEY THROWN AROUND. FOR I SUPPORT THE CALIFORNIA TRIBES. A ARTICLE WAS JUST PUBLISHED IN THE PAPER ON HOW UNEMPLOYMENT IS AT A A L TIME LOW, NOT JUST ACROSS THE U.S. BUT, ALSO IN CALIFORNIA. CASINOS ARE GOOD FOR OUR ECONOMEY. LETS KEEP THEM. WHY SHOULD WE PICK-UP THE SLACK ON TAXES. BECAUSE SOME GOV. NAME PETE WILSON DOES NOT LIKE CASINOS. ONCE ALL THESE PEOPLE GO ON UNEMPLOYEMENT S PETE WILSON GOING TO PICK UP THE SLACK. THE VIDEO MACHINES CAN EASILY BE GRANDFATHER IN TO A COMPACT. SO WHY DOES HE NOT DO IT?


Shiela Kirch - 05/13/98 19:01:44
My Email:skk4225ajf@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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Appreciate the up-to-the minute information provided! I'll be checking in!


Shiela Kirch - 05/13/98 19:03:04
My Email:skk4225ajf@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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Appreciate the up-to-the minute information provided! I'll be checking in!


Bob Smith - 05/13/98 14:44:03
My URL:http://www.dickbutkus.com
My Email:bsmith@dickbutkus.com
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I have been aware of the current Indian Gaming situation in California from the news and also friends at San Manuel. We live in Virginia.Our prayers are with you and hopefully this matter can be resolved quickly. Good luck and Peace! Sincerely, Bob Smith


Alan Bailey - 05/13/98 03:21:43
My Email:fidelis@flash.net
Enter an issue important to you: Pala Compact
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I am one of the people right in the middle of the fight. I and many other non-indian employees working at a Indian Casino in So. California are hoping and praying that a Federal Judge will have the courage and wisdom to grant a restraining order against t e U.S. Attorneys in California. This has been a long battle for Indian Gaming and Indian rights in California. I have been working in Indian gaming for six years and my family has been deeply indebted for the paycheck, Reservation Medical/Dental clinic an the thousand s of dollars that my two daughters' small rural public school has received as donations from the tribe where I work. This is a wake up call to all other Indian gaming tribes across the United States. Your Tribal State compacts will be up for renewal and your State Governors will look at actions of California and the "Model" Pala Compact. This same action can happen to Indian Gaming tribes who have an agreement in place. This has been the history of the United States to break every treaty/agreement/compact/handshake that has occurred. The Pala Compact is bad. It was a back door effort to divide the California tribes, limit the tribe's venture into other non-gaming economic areas, allow local government control onto tribal land, introduce a video machine that has not been developed and to allow the casinos in Nevada to rake in the millions of California tourist dollars. The voters of California will decide in November on Indian Gaming. The problem is that the casinos in Nevada have filed a lawsuit against the Indian Gaming Initiati e in May !! The wolf in sheep's clothing has come out. This is another attempt to legalize morality in California. There is such a thing as "free will" and we all know how badly the attempt to do this--Prohibition in the 1920's failed miserably and one would think while history is known to repeat itsel , why don't we take this opportunity to take control of our own destiny (not to mention economy) and let Indian Gaming florish. Personally, this is a racist move on the part of our government. They are not happy that these Indians now have money and powe and the backing of the common "John Q. Public" and that really scares the WASPs who are our elected officials. I'd like to see more Native Americans in office. They have more compassion, ingenuity and courage than the white men AND women in California a d Federal government. The economic base that these casinos create is enormous. The 20,000 plus employees of these casinos and their related business are MOSTLY NON-INDIAN!!! These people then in turn spend the money earned in the community which in tu n supports the entire community. The money that I used to pay my state and federal taxes was earned at an Indian Casino!!! I believe that this pays the salaries of these bigoted, white elected people in the government. This is basic economics and the " owers that be" don't understand they are hurting their own economy!!!!! Duh.


OLETHA LEO - 05/13/98 00:24:35
My Email:OLETHA@CTS.COM
Enter an issue important to you: INDIGENOUS RIGHTS!!!!
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GREAT PAGE....!!!!


tara banegas - 05/10/98 02:06:00
My Email:barona97@aol.com.
Enter an issue important to you: indian gaming
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I think that Pete Wilson should just back off and let us be ! If he wasn't in Las Vegas's pocket then he would reap the cash revenue from the Calif. Casinos !!


matthew stewart - 05/09/98 05:27:38
My Email:bowaaang.aol.com
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Hank Tobey - 05/08/98 04:11:33
My Email:hankgintobey@funtv.com
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James Pontes - 05/08/98 03:12:23
My Email:jdpontes@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian gaming in California
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As a senior consultant with The Falmouth Institute, I am very supportive of California tribes' battle w/Gov. Wilson to maintain their gaming enterprises. Please keep me informed in any way that I may further offer my support. James Pontes, Director, HRD Div. The Falmouth Institute, 836 N. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 321, Los Angeles, CA 90069, (310) 652-1783


Eleanor Ursua Ortiz - 05/07/98 21:32:49
My Email:eleanor.ortiz@tus.ssi1.com
Enter an issue important to you: Recognition by the Tribe
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I am one of 450+Native Indians that is not being recognized by their own people. Recognized by the BIA but denied enrollment by the Reservation. For 3 or more years we have tried to communicate with our tribe but have been ignored. We share the same Great-Great Grandfather and are cousins. But the tribe makes up their own laws to fit their needs. Our ancestors were treated unfairly and now we are being treated unfairly by our own people. This is due to the greed of money from casinos. I feel what is happening to the casino's is due to greed by all. Just wanting to be accepted by our own people!!


Zuag - 05/05/98 19:22:57
My URL:http://home.earthlink.net/~afewpeople
My Email:afewpeople@earthlink.net
Enter an issue important to you: any pertaining to my people
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I want to thank u for what u have done. God Bless you!


Michael Anthony Cheatham - Utsistalugisgi Kaglunv - 05/02/98 01:46:34
My Email:noon@cts.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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Aho I am an enrolled member of a State Recognized Indian Tribe. For a long time I was against Indian Gaming but I now live in San Diego County and can see that the benifits seem to outway the harm of Indian Gaming. If the Neveda Gaming folks were n t a factor, Pete Wilson might not be taking the position he has taken. These casinos have brought hope and a little piece of the American Dream to these Tribes. It has helped employ Indians as well as none Indians and brought a lot of money back into the San Diego economy. These things seem to be positive things. We need to stand up for Self Determination and let our California government know that we will not accept their way in this matter. Stai yu -- be strong


Isabella Moore - 05/01/98 04:06:02
My Email:105317.662@compuserve.com
Enter an issue important to you: Indian Gaming
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I wish you success in your fight to win back your right to make decisions on your land. I have encouraged all friends and family to vote in your favor on the November ballot. Good Luck


Craig A. Powell - 05/01/98 02:58:29
My URL:http://www.mlode.com/~cpowell
My Email:cpowell@mlode.com
Enter an issue important to you: California Native Gaming
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Pete Wilson & Dan Lundgren are not the first politicians to want to gain higher office, using the mistreatment & abuse of Native American's


Brigitte Daguerre - 04/29/98 00:05:03
My Email:daguerre@pacbell.net
Enter an issue important to you: N/A and Irish independance
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karl kraus - 04/26/98 00:23:05
My Email:karlmmkr@gisnet.com
Enter an issue important to you: native american gaming
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I am excited about being on the internet. A major reason is that I have always wanted to learn more about current issues for native americans. It is difficult to find information in the main stream press. I find the issue of native american gaming an i portant one. I hope that the US government will not unfairly restrict or tax this important revenue source. I am trying to learn more about this and other issues.


Sharon Jackson - 04/22/98 17:49:09
My Email:kja@ivic.net
Enter an issue important to you: Freedom
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It's a shame that this country was based on freedom and yet it can be soooo hard to reach. I will pray for the Tribes and their right to provide for their own. Also, as they crate jobs for their own and others, schools, higher education, medical faciliti s, tourist attractions, communities, housing,all paid for by gaming funds. It's a sad day when politics stand in the way of freedom.


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Mike Knapp - 04/15/98 04:24:21
My Email:tahoebook@thegrid.net
Enter an issue important to you: Indian gaming
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I have been following Indian Gaming since I first moved west to Nevada in 1974. I have been appalled by the gaming "rules" imposed upon their sovereign lands even within a state like Nevada. I have been involved in the gaming industry for over 20 years and can think of no better recipients of revenue from a highly desired amusement product. Governer Wilson is an embarrasment in California.


E.Tox Mom - 04/14/98 04:38:41
My Email:smp@netdex.com
Enter an issue important to you: Discrimination in California
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Glad to know there are others who wonder about the sorry state of affairs in California as we all appear to be held hostage by a bunch of bigoted old white guys. Thanks to the abundance of bigots in northern California, I can't get work despite a great science background. I don't know the "right" people and I'm not "endowed" with the proper equipment. My family pays the price because I can't support them and my en year old is terrified that she'll never have a job because she likes science and she doesn't have rights here. I'm originally from the south and I can guarantee you they burn more crosses on lawns north of San Francisco than they every did in the old south. As someone with a heritage that includes Native American ancestry, I am appalled at the meanness that the evil Pete Wilson and his Klan demonstrate. Enough said, thanks for allowing me to vent!


Tom Lee - 04/10/98 07:36:57
My Email:tomlee@elite.net
Enter an issue important to you: Human Rights
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Human right issues base on poverty, genocide, or discrimination are the great concerns to me. We all should united we stand to fight against them until we prevailed. Whoever the author is, you have a great site & I strongly support it. Tom.


Ida Rukavina - 04/08/98 02:10:55
My Email:IRukavina@Clarku.edu
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This is a great web site. It has helped me find a lot of interesting articles about what is going on in California right now and about the Ward Valley sight.


Mai NHia - 04/07/98 20:33:15
My Email:ntxheeyees@hotmail.com
Enter an issue important to you: language
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Well....just stop and say,Hi to everybody, and you guys did a great job in the hmong online. But some of them just making of our hmong people.


Lor Viseth - 03/13/98 16:59:18
Enter an issue important to you: Lao\Hmong Genocide
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I feel that your site provides an in-depth study into the lives of us Hmong in the past and present. I feel that with this site, the Hmong will benefit from the studies of their past and present day homeland. Let's not forget the Genocide in Laos happenin still today and hope for a brighter and prosperous future for our native homeland. Let's also not forget who we are and where we came from. Lastly, let's hope for the return of his majesty, Prince Soulivong Savang, to the throne of the Lan Xang kingdom. May god guide our paths!! Thanks again, Lor Viseth ,Reading, PA


Lor Viseth - 03/13/98 16:53:47
Enter an issue important to you: Lao Genocide
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I feel that your site provides an in-depth study into the lives of us Hmong in the past. I feel that with this site, the Hmong will benefit from the studies of their past and present day homeland. Let's not forget the Genocide in Laos happenong still toda and hope for a brighter and prosperous future for our native homeland. Let's also not forget who we are and where we came from. Lastly, let's hope for the return of his majesty, Prince Soulivong Savang, to the throne of the Lan Xang kingdom. Thanks again, Lor Viseth Reading, PA


carol - 03/05/98 16:11:04
My Email:matoenah@aol.com
Enter an issue important to you: soverignty
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Thanks for the address. finally got in. we do not have a page at this time but would like to be a member of the 'ring'. will encourage our TItle IX site to become a member as soon as they are up. keep up the good work - war it is. but legislative war as L onard Peltier says.


Tou Hua Her - 02/28/98 03:45:12
My Email:hert@ulv.edu
Enter an issue important to you: The Oppression That We Hmong People Have Face
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I really like this page a lot, it is probably due to the nature where it has demostrated the oppression that us the Hmong people have face with. It really touch me a great deal of honor and dignity for my people. I strongly belief some of the philosopical approach that was abdicated on your web. I strong y support all the effort that this page is displaying, and if there is a need of any assistance or help I strongly urge you to email me.


Small Mountain - 02/23/98 14:08:35
My URL:http://members.tripod.com/~smallmtn/index.html
My Email:smallmtn@frontiernet.net
Enter an issue important to you: Apprenticeship programs on the rez
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I am working with people who want apprenticeship programs on the rez. We are starting to our first graduates (journey level carpenters and plumbers) with electricans and operating engineers comming soon. We also have more trades getting involved every mon h at our Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Apprenticeship Committee meetings


Pheng Moua - 02/18/98 23:40:05
My Email:c19029@email1.wes.mot.com
Enter an issue important to you: Hmong Origin
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All articles are very good. I espacially like the article on the origin of the Hmong and their Homeland. keep up the good work. Pheng


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S.Duniven - 02/17/98 07:19:36
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/CapitolHill/Lobby/4621/
My Email:sduniven@ix.netcom.com
Enter an issue important to you: *Reply*
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Got your email. See your email for reply.


CHICANO STUDIES MAJOR - 02/16/98 22:06:45
Enter an issue important to you: *REPLY*
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SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA S.D. I WOULD WRITE A WEEKLY COLUMN ON YOUR SITE. THE ARTICLES COULD BE ABOUT (GUNS IN HOMES),(TEEN PREGNANCY), (CHILD ABUSE), (POLICE BRUTALITY),ETC. BASICALLY ANY ISSUE FACING AMERICA IN THE 90'S AND IN THE FUTURE. I COULD CALL IT SOMETHING LIKE "COPELANDS CORNER" BUT MAYBE IT WILL BE CALLED "THE REALISTIC REALM" WHAT DO YOU THINK? AND WE COULD HAVE AS OUR ICON A U.S. FLAG WITH A QUESTION MARK ON IT OR A GROUP OF PEOPLE PULLING ON ONE SIDE AND THE GOVERNMENT PULLING ON THE OTHER.


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S.Duniven - 02/14/98 07:10:08
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/CapitolHill/Lobby/4621/
My Email:sduniven@ix.netcom.com
Enter an issue important to you: *reply*
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Once again you have alot of good comments and are obviously inspired. If you want to do an opinion piece I could consider putting it on my page. Contact me by email if you are interested.


CHICANO STUDIES MAJOR - 02/14/98 00:15:06
Enter an issue important to you: AMERICA'S CONCERN
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AMERICA'S CONCERN..........WHAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THIS? STARVING CHILDREN IN OUR COUNTRY? TREMENDOUS GROWTH IN CRIME? TEENS ON DRUGS? OR MAYBE WHY SO MANY TEENS ARE PREGNANT? WELL, GUESS AGAIN, AMERICA'S GREATEST CONCERN IS WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTO DID LAST NIGHT OR IN HIS PAST. WHILE ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS ARISE IN OUR COUNTRY WE ARE MOST CONCERNED IF PRESIDENT CLINTON SMOKED WEED OR NOT. WHO CARES! I DON'T HAVE THE SLIGHTEST INTERST WHAT CAR HE DRIVES OR WHERE HE GOES TO VACATION. THE AMERICAN PEO LE NEED TO DO SOME STUDING ON PAST PRESIDENTS. CLINTON IS PROBLABLY THE ONE WHO HAS DONE THE MOST FOR THIS COUNTRY. UNLIKE REGAN WHO PUT US IN SUCH A DEBT THAT OUR CHILDREN WILL HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF HIS ECONOMIC PROBLEM. THE U.S. HAD A COUPLE OF REPUBLICA PRESIDENTS AND LOOK HOW OUR ECONOMY GOT NOW THAT A DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT IS IN OFFICE LOOK AT HOW OUR ECONOMY KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER. THE SOLUTION TO AMERICA'S PROBLEM IS THE "VOTE" THE VOTE FOR A DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT, SOMEONE LIKE AL GORE, A PRO ESSIONAL ENVIROMENTALIST. EVERYONE IS SO CONCERED WITH THE PRESIDENTS AFFAIRS (LIKE NO MAN HAS EVER HAD AN EYE FOR ANOTHER FEMALE) WHAT IF SOMEONE FOUND OUT THAT YOU WERE DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY THOUGHT WAS BEING UNFAITHFUL TO YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER. TH N THEY WENT NATION WIDE AND PLASTERED ALL YOUR PERSON INFORMATION IN THE MEDIA, HOW WOULD YOU FEEL? THAT IS NOBODY'S BUSINESS! IF CLINTON CHOOSES TO TALK ABOUT HIS PERSONAL LIFE THAN ITS O.K BUT, MEANWHILE WE SHOULD MIND OUR OWN BUSINESS. UNLESS IT CONCER S THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THIS COUNTRY WE SHOULDN'T BE ADVERTISING AN ALLEGED AFFAIR. THE PRESIDENT IS HUMAN LIKE THE REST OF US "HE DESERVES SOME PRIVACY" THE NEXT THING WE ARE GOING TO HEAR IS SEXUAL EPISODES THE PRESIDENT HAS WITH HIS WIFE. PLEASE AMER CA LET'S STOP THE NONSENSE, AND BE PROFESSIONALS! HERA THEY ARE ACCUSING THE PRESIDENT OF BEING A LIAR, A WOMANIZER AND A DRAFTDOGER. WELL O.K WHY ARE CALLING AL GORE A BORING, SERIOUS PERSON. WHAT IN THE WORLD DOES AMERICA WANT, MAKE UP YOUR MIND! WHO IS STARTING THESE COMMENTS, AND WHY? JEALOUSY MAYBE FROM A REPUBLICAN. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION S.D. PAGE CREATER?


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S.Duniven - 02/12/98 02:26:16
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/CapitolHill/Lobby/4621/
My Email:sduniven@ix.netcom.com
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To the last set of comments requesting my opinion, I fully agree with your message. Send me an email next time you stop by. Thanks!


CHICANO STUDIES MAJOR - 02/10/98 07:21:45
Enter an issue important to you: OPPRESSION
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ONCE AGAIN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT HAS DONE IT AGAIN, INVOLVED WITH A FORIEGN COUNTRY FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT. IT'S SUCH AN ANECDOTE TO SEE THE U.S. IN ANOTHER COUNTRY TO SUPPOSEDLY "HELP A TROUBLED COUNTRY" WHEN IN FACT THERE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO GAIN RICHES OR GAIN ECONOMIC GROWTH. IT'S FARCICAL TO READ ARTICLES DEPECTING THE U.S. AS THE WORLDS POLICE. I THINK A BETTER WAY TO DESCRIBE THE U.S. GOVERMENT IS THAT THEY ARE CROOKED COPS. IN THE WAY THAT THEY PRETEND TO HELP A FOREIGN COUNTRY BUT REALLY RECEIVE MORE THAN THEY GIVE. PRESENT EXAMPLE: OPERATION DESERT STORM IDEAL PURPOSE TO OVER THROW SADDAM AND GIVE KUWAIT SENSE OF CONTROL BUT THE REAL REASON "PETROLEUM INTEREST". I CAN GO ON AND ON WITH EXAMPLES BUT MY MAIN QUESTION IS WHY? IS THIS HOW THE U.S. BECAME SUCH A WEALTH COUNTRY? BY STEALING AND CHEATING, IN THE NAME OF THE LAW. BUT IN FACT IF THE AVERAGE CITIZEN MIMICS THE GOVE NMENT IN THESE SAME WAYS WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL HAPPEN TO US? LET ME JUST GIVE YOU A LITTLE BIT OF ADVISE, THE NEXT TIME THE GOVERMENT STEPS IN TO "PROTECT OTHER COUNTRIES" READ BETWEEN THE LINES AND QUESTION ITS CONCERN WITH A FORIEGN COUNTRY. WHAT ARE T E BENEFITS? WHAT ARE THE GAINS? AND WHO IS INVOLVED? WHAT IS YOUR OPINION S.D. PAGE CREATER


xiang yi - 01/27/98 02:10:54
My Email:xiangz@ssu.southwest.msus.edu
Enter an issue important to you: Genocide the Hmong
Comments:
It is a time for our Hmong to inform the United States or United Nations to prevent the Communist Laotian government genocide our Hmong people who still back in Laos that they have allied the United States fight against the North Vietnamese and communist Laotian..


somvang Piengkham - 01/12/98 08:45:28
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May the " land of a million elephants, with the white parasol" live forever!!


- 01/12/98 08:40:13
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post your address on the Usenet - soc.culture.laos for comments.


- 01/12/98 08:39:52
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post your address on the Usenet - soc.culture.laos for comments.


Rick - 01/11/98 05:45:27
My Email:LeeKO@webtv.net
Enter an issue important to you: ways to bridge the hmong and american lifestyles
Comments:
Thanks for linking to my page. Hey, your page is looking great. I'm pretty surprise that you have interest in the Hmong. Not sure who you are but I assume you have some kind of affiliation with the Hmong community. Keep up the good work!


joe - 12/31/97 04:16:33
My Email:jdp1@infolink.net
Enter an issue important to you: Genocide
Comments:
Hello!


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