The planned public casino hearings kicked off on Tuesday night in South Philly, but it seems that the format was not designed for truly hearing what the public had to say. Facilitators directed the energies of participants by taking comments on boards next to each proposal board labelled, "Something I like..." and "Something that Needs Attention." Comments on casino coverage on this site suggest that another board, entitled "Where the Developers Can Shove It" might have been a more productive and accurate outlet for public sentiment. [Philly.com]
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