[Jon Dalton]

Most of the neighbourhood associations including the one I am in are opposed to a casino. I don't believe it is consistent with our goals for downtown Hamilton - to make it more livable and viable for business - with the one exception that it would create jobs.

Losing our high school and gaining a casino does not seem like progress for me. We are supposed to make downtown more attractive as a place to live including for families. Most people would not want to live near a casino.

That said, I am open to other arguments and would consider any evidence pointing to the positive benefits a casino could have. I want to see people including myself come to their positions because of evidence, rather than moral objections.