Why the Investors?

We are targeting investors because they are ultimately the cause of the casino problems plaguing Philadelphia. Without the investors there would be no casino proposals to build casinos in thriving neighborhoods. Thus far the investors have not been placed in the spotlight. But, now it’s time to draw attention to their prominent role in this fiasco. We are asking them to think about whether they would want casinos in their own neighborhoods. Or, invite them to move their families to the 100 block of Allen Street so they too can live less than 200 feet from the slots parlor they so adamantly support. We want them to look into their conscience and act accordingly.

We will employ a variety of creative tactics to shed light on the fact that the investors SugarHouse and Foxwoods are supporting bad projects. The two components at this time are visible actions and a letter writing campaign. The actions draw community attention to the issue. Letters sent directly to investors add an individual perspective while at the same time making known the names of the investors. For a sample template and a list of addresses please contact lily@casinofreephila.org.