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"Fearful
lest it be relegated to the position of an isolated sect, Christianity
seems to be making frenzied efforts at mimicry in order to escape being
devoured by its enemies--a reaction that seems defensive, but is in fact
self-destructive. In the hope of saving itself, it seems to be assuming
the colors of its environment, but the result is that it loses its
identity. . . ."
--Leszek Kolakowski, from Modernity on Endless Trial |
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THE RECORD Online Newspaper
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Monday August 1, 2005
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Brunswick 'Peace Fair' to
Celebrate Liberal Activism
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MAJOR STUDY PROVES CASINOS
BOOST CRIME RATE |
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Mainers concerned about the
impact of casino gambling on our
future should be aware of the
findings of the most
comprehensive and scientific
study on the effects of casino
gambling to date. This study,
which was presented at the
American Law and Economics
Association, analyzed data from
every U.S. county from 1977 to
1996 and used a statistical
analysis of fifty separate
factors to determine the
relationship between the
presence of casinos and
increased crime. The results
were shocking. The authors of
the study analyzed seven Index 1
crimes (robbery, assault, rape,
car theft, and murder) and found
that the presence of a casino
results in a 5% to 30% increase
in all crimes except murder.*
The overall rate of property
crime due to casinos was 8.6%
and 12.6% for violent crimes.
The average social cost to each
citizen per year was $75.
A racino is of course, a casino
with the table games removed,
and the most addictive form of
gambling - slot machines -
remaining. Thus we can expect a
significant increase in all
categories of crime in those
counties in Maine where a racino
is present. This is no longer a
matter of opinion or speculation
– but a matter of SCIENTIFIC
FACT.
The people of Maine are being
presented with a historic
opportunity to ban the use of
all slot machines in Maine
outright. By circulating a
petition offered by the Maine
Grassroots Coalition we can make
the operation of Racinos in
Maine ILLEGAL, a status they
formerly enjoyed under Maine
law. The people of Maine are
half way to obtaining the 55,000
signatures needed by October 4,
2005.
A National Gambling Impact Study
concluded in June 1999 that
there is a need for a pause in
the expansion of all forms of
gambling so that the effect of
gambling on society could be
studied. We now have the results
of such studies, and the
citizens of Maine MUST ACT NOW
to cut out this CANCER OF
CORRUPTION AND CRIME before it
spreads. We will not have time
to do so later.
The friends and supporters of
the Christian Civic League are
urged to contact Paul Madore at
the Maine Grassroots Coalition
at 784-0846 to inquire how they
can help in this most urgent
task.
*Casinos, Crime, & Community
Costs, by Earl L. Grinols, and
David B. Mustard.
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The following is the preamble to
the New England Confederation,
which was drawn up and
promulgated in 1643:
WHEREAS we all came into these
parts of America with one and
the same end and aim, namely, to
advance, the kingdom of our Lord
Jesus Christ, and to enjoy the
liberties of the Gospel in
purity with peace;
And whereas in our settling by a
wise Providence of God we are
further dispersed upon the Sea
Coasts and Rivers then was first
Intended, so that we cannot
according to our desire, with
convenience, communicate in one
Government and Jurisdiction;
And seeing by reason of those
sad distractions in England,
which they have heard of, and by
which they know we are hindered
from that humble way of seeking
advice or reaping those
comfortable fruits of protection
which at other times we might
well expect, we therefore do
conceive it our bounden Duty
without delay to enter into a
present consolidation amongst
ourselves for mutual help and
strength in all our future
concernments.
That as in Nation and Religion,
so in other Respects we be and
continue one according to the
tenor and true meaning of the
ensuing Articles; Wherefore it
is fully agreed and concluded by
and between the parties of
Jurisdictions named, and they
jointly and severally do by
these presents agreed and
concluded that they all be, and
henceforth be called by the Name
of the United Colonies of
New-England.
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Unlike today, when profanity is
tolerated in public, and even
celebrated in the mass media,
swearing used to be an offence
punishable by heavy fines. The
records from the first court
held in Maine, in Saco in 1640,
gives the following punishments
for those who disturbed the
peace of society by swearing:
“John Payne presented by the
Grand Enquest for swearing one
oath is therefore fined by the
Court one shilling.”
“Arthur Browne presented by the
Grand Enquest for swearing two
oaths is therefore fined by the
Court two shillings.”
“John Lander of Piscataqua
presented by the Grand Enquest
for swearing two oaths is
therefore fined by the Court two
shillings.”
“Oliver Weekes a common swearer
presented by the Grand Enquest
is released on bail of ten
pounds to appear at the next
court.”
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The Christian Civic League of
Maine
70 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
V-207-622-7634
F-207-621-0035
www.cclmaine.org
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