THE PUBLIC MIND: DAVID BEAT GOLIATH ON GAMBLING ISSUE

To the Editor:

I believe the David versus Goliath analogy is very appropriate in this situation. The Boyd Group spent tens of thousands of dollars on advertising versus a few thousand dollars spent by the local citizens against the issue. Goliath was backed by groups here who have little faith in the good qualities our community. That's sad. We should build on the good things we already have. Now we can.

Let's let those around us know that we stand for families and family values such as a strong work ethic and productive industry. It looks as if industries that look for co~~unties with such qualities will have few places to choose from along the river. Thank God they can still look to Cape.

Randy Short

Cape Girardeau