The Sun Herald | 09/25/2005 | We can survive on charity, but to thrive, we need casinos

The Sun Herald | 09/25/2005 | We can survive on charity, but to thrive, we need casinos: "We can survive on charity, but to thrive, we need casinos

The Mississippi Legislature this week has an opportunity to prevent the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina from spreading across the entire state.

When legislators convene in a special session in Jackson on Tuesday, they need to decisively pass legislation that will not only permit casino companies to rebuild their facilities more securely along the shoreline, but will encourage them to do so quickly."