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Message: <blockquote data-quote="okie362" data-source="post: 3309636" data-attributes="member: 6818">I've no intent of arguing the morality or methods by which the tribes generate a significant portion of their revenue.  FWIW, the state government generates no revenue and they are fully funded off the backs of the constituents, including the taxes and fees paid them by the tribes.  One must also consider the fact that a large portion of the tobacco and gambling revenue comes from people who do not live in OK and would otherwise not spend money on other goods and services within the state boundaries.My only argument is what is done after the collection of the ill gotten gains on both sides.  In my opinion (as stated previously) the tribes are more apt to contribute to the welfare of the citizens of this state, both tribal members and non-tribal members.</blockquote>