Already, supporters are basically calling people who oppose the casino Klan members. Dan Kennedy, who grew up in Middleborough, explains why he thinks the town should vote no this Saturday:

... A casino would severely harm the quality of life in Middleborough for generations to come. A chaotic public gathering, held just a few days after the agreement between town officials and the Wampanoags was made public, is no way to resolve this. I also question whether even a majority should have the right to do this to fellow townspeople. ...