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Spokane Tribe deserves equal opportunity

Wed., May 10, 2017

So, the Spokane Tribe is being sued by the Kalispel Tribe over potential adverse economic impact on the Kalispels, due to the Spokane’s building another casino two miles away.

In using similar logic, a new McDonald’s restaurant should not open in close proximity to a Burger King because of possible income decline on Burger King.

This decision by the Kalispel Tribe will keep this writer from supporting the Kalispels in any fashion.

I have formerly supported their casino for many years. It is a sorry testament to greed and self-serving interests of the Kalispels.

The Spokane Tribe should have equal opportunity for business development in Airway Heights.

John G. Kavanagh

Spokane

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