That's your opinion. I don't think so.

 

Essentially, then, your position is there's no risk whatsoever in playing the stock market. That's why it's not considered gambling?

Because that "poor sap" probably has a wife and a house full of hungry kids. That to me is worth keeping it out of Kentucky and the temptation away from those who can't seem to exercise self control.

What you don't understand is that the poor sap can go to the casino right now! All this would do is funnel his money back into state coffers where it can do more good for both rich and poor citizens of KY.

Birdsfan, well said and I agree totally to keep our money right here in our own back yard. To many people I know go over to the boat's and I refuse to go so I just go to the track. I think once it starts people will see the pluses of it and not all the negative's. JD

 

I won't.

I voiced my opinion as you have yours . . . if you want casinos then drive the extra mile. There are other ways to generate funds than to propogate gambling. I don't see how the lottery has helped education one bit. This won't either. It will simply line the pockets of some big time thugs that don't give a hoot about Kentucky and its well being. Oh, by the way, if you do decide to visit again you may wish to thicken your skin a bit . . . it can get pretty testy at times.

 

You mean "big time thugs" such as corporate executives? You might be onto something with that line of thinking.

It seems like lately that Ohio is in the business of taking rights away, I don't think they will approve gamming any time soon!

They know that it is destined to arrive in KY. Believe me, there are elements in Ohio racing to beat us to the punch.

 

In fact, I believe an Native American tribe is planning a casino near Cincinnati as we speak.

I gamble all the time and I don't take food off my table to do it.

 

Well apparently you are a lot better off than the average Joe and that's fine and dandy, however, many people aren't and they would be taking food off of the table. Since you have plenty of extra funds you shouldn't have a problem driving a few miles more to another neighboring state.

Spoken by a person who has never been to the town of Lawrenceburg.

 

I have indeed been to Lawrenceburg.

I agree. They're not after food stamps. If you show up at a sportsbook to make $10 bets, they laugh at you. If you make $500 bets, well that's a different story. They're in it for the money, not to break up poor people.

 

I also have news for all naysayers - people that like to gamble are going to gamble whether its in Kentucky, Indiana, or off shores. Why not boost the Kentucky economy by taking the money in our own state?

 

Great. Then let them gamble elsewhere. Kentucky doesn't need this kind of business coming to town.

Please don't paint me up to be some weak-willed goober who can't control himself.

 

And if you're that concerned about the well-being of the poor sap who can't control his "cravings" and the damage it does to his family, why don't you lobby for a tax increase to pay for Gambler's Anonymous programs in every county?

 

No, that go against your "conservative" leanings? Figured as much.

 

If the shoe fits, wear it!!

Well apparently you are a lot better off than the average Joe and that's fine and dandy, however, many people aren't and they would be taking food off of the table. Since you have plenty of extra funds you shouldn't have a problem driving a few miles more to another neighboring state.

 

The average Joe doesn't take food off the table. The average Joe is responsible productive citizen.

I have indeed been to Lawrenceburg.

Then I guess you saw the new schools, new parks, new streets, new fire equipment, new community center, new recreational facilities and new development there.

 

Guess where it all came from.

Great. Then let them gamble elsewhere. Kentucky doesn't need this kind of business coming to town.

On the borders, it's too late. It's like saying, let's keep the wind from blowing in our yard.

The average Joe doesn't take food off the table. The average Joe is responsible productive citizen.

 

You've met him?

Well apparently you are a lot better off than the average Joe and that's fine and dandy, however, many people aren't and they would be taking food off of the table. Since you have plenty of extra funds you shouldn't have a problem driving a few miles more to another neighboring state.

 

I'm not rich at all - I just happen to not be a moron and gamble with money that I don't have.

Nevada has been mentioned as a model for kentucky to follow. Will we follow in all these areas as well?

Crimes Per 100,000 citizens

Crime Nevada Kentucky

Murder 9 4

Rape 43 30

Robbery 281 86

Burglary 994 644

Theft 2013 1679

 

But Navada does have new fire trucks.