James Madison said: "The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined." (Federalist Papers #45) The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people (Amendment X).

Gambling promotes an increase in crime, destruction of family values, and a decline in the moral fiber of our country.

We are opposed to government sponsorship, involvement in, or promotion of gambling, such as lotteries, or subsidization of Native American casinos in the name of economic development.

We call for the repeal of federal legislation that usurps state and local authority regarding authorization and regulation of tribal casinos in the states.