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drsoran@ni.cba.csuohio.edu (drsoran) wrote:
>Jettero Heller (heller@nacs.net) wrote:
>: But it does remind me of a funny story. I was walking around downtown
>: one day and was hit up by one of the guys with the petitions for
>: getting it on the ballot. I turned him down and promptly turned
>: around and said, "But I'll bet 20 bucks you it makes it on anyway".
>: He was kinda puzzled, but the people I was with cracked up. . .

>	Just think, if legalized gambling comes here, 

If they can make a go of it and the community get some cash out of the 
deal, why not!  However, it's always struck me as a bit odd that gambling 
is somehow less immoral if you're on a boat or an indian reservation.
>what's next?  
>Legalized prostitution? 
sure, clean it up a bit and keep the minors out.

Legalized marijuana?? ]

Again, why not? take funds from the drug cartels, it's the only way to 
break them.
 Where will it stop!?  
>(okay okay, you guys are probably salivating.. calm down).  
>	If you want to gamble, go to Vegas or Atlantic City.. I'd rather 
>Cleveland be known for the Rock Hall 
been there, done it, am in no hurry to go back
rather than the largest Caesar's Palace 
>Casino east of the Mississippi! :)
>
personally i find gambling boring and I generally lose money, but if i 
(or my community) can benefit, bring 'em on!!