THE PUBLIC MIND: ADVERTISING ON ELECTION ANGERS READER

To the editor:

A parasite may be defined as one who purposely takes more than it gives.

I can only hope that my fellow citizens of Cape Girardeau know a parasite when they see one. I am angered by the deceptive advertisements with which the Boyd Group is flooding us. They paint a picture of themselves as near-philanthropists and are obviously much better financed than the concerned citizens who have taken the initiative to oppose gambling in our city.

Does anyone really believe that the Boyd Group wants to come among us for the sake of economic goodwill as they imply? And what about the jobs they promise? It could also be argued that by increasing Cape's commerce in illicit drugs and prostitution we could also increase employment in the area. Are these the kinds of jobs we want?

The gambling promoters plainly and simply live off other people's money. If only those citizens of Cape who attend church will get out and vote "no" on June 8, we can turn back these parasites at the dock.

Sincerely yours,

Jim Fletcher

Cape Girardeau