Against Slots and giving parks to be as Casinos
- Thread starter msqtech
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hammishsqueak
We're all mad here.
See, here's my take on this situation. You are more than likely a leisure gambler, meaning that you gamble for fun, not because you expect to make a huge profit. My concern is that those making the trek to VA, DE, etc. are also more than likely leisure gamblers who are fairly responsible with their money. Gambling addicts want their fix quick, so it's much easier to go somewhere local and play Lotto or poker with friends, especially if they're to the point that they're gambling with their money several times a week. So, if you bring slots here, you'll take in some money from leisure gamblers, but a lot of these addicts will now have a new form of gambling to work with close to home (personally I think slots are one of the worst, most addictive forms of gambling). When these addicts end up filing for bankruptcy, losing their job, etc., our government will be the one left to bail them out, fair or not. I just see it creating more financial problems in the future, not helping. JMO, though.
If we are to follow this reasoning then we should outlaw liquor sales for fear of alcoholics and all the issues that addiction brings.
hammishsqueak
We're all mad here.
Well, there are prohibitionists that would agree, but I do not believe the government should be promoting alcohol sales or running liquor stores, either. As mentioned by others in the beginning of this thread, I don't see how the government should have a place in any of this. Why should our tax money be used to bring in another vice that (I believe) is going to cost us more in the long run? Our government tried to take away our alcohol during prohibition and people went nuts; now the government is trying to encourage addictive behavior?
msqtech
Citizen
I would like to add as well that it takes a long time to be healed from the problems that gambling creates. We learned this once already in maryland and we are just turning the corner in the 301 corner from the evils that the gambling created years ago there.
Plus why do the advertisements have to have blatant bad math and lies for us to see who is really behind this. The cowards in the state government wouldn't even vote it they put it on the ballot because they don't want to be blamed for the problems it creates.
I agree!
BakeMyFish
Humorous Observations
I'm glad slots passed. Enough with the control of what we can and can't do. Let the individuals be responsible for their own behavior. Smoking and drinking both kill, and they are allowed, because they are taxed, and the government gets lots of money from both. People are allowed to make the decisions for themselves and they choose to indulge. By the way, they are both addictive, too.
Problem gambles are going to gamble regardless. Bookies make a good living because of it. No taxes are paid. Making things illegal that people are going to do anyway, doesn't work. Legalize prostitution, too. Then you can do something about the health concerns because it won't be underground. Many countries have figured it out. We just seem to have a phony moralistic belief that we are doing good for the addicts by making their addiction illegal.
We have a "Mommy" syndrome and just can't let it go.
Sorry, Mommy.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
Now Omally can fund health care for illegals and gambling comission jobs can be doled out to political cronies.Absolutely there is! I went to Dover with a friend to gamble. Here is what I spent.
Food, $80.00
Lodging $240.00
Gambling $100.00 (I spent much more but won some back.)
Alcohol $60.00.
Total $480.00.
That was one person one person for roughly 24 hours in Dover. If there was a casino or slots in Baltimore, I would have stayed there and spent my money in Baltimore! That is my proof!
FlipperDeHead
In Your Dreams
I apologize. I thought this thread was "Against sluts and giving parks to be as Casinos." I am for sluts, but giving away the parks kind of gets me worried.
