I know that I sound obtuse in this, but I feel that since it is already going on, and we are losing out on revenue for it, we stand a better chance to help those Kentuckians that need it, by making some cash, as well.

 

And I can appreciate that point and understand it. Don't agree with it, but see why it is made.

 

I see it more as a Trojan Horse. That once we get it going and working and inside the borders of KY, it ain't going to be what we thought it was.

From another religious point, what did Jesus say about leading someone towards sin...

 

Wasn't it something about better to tie a millstone around your neck and cast yourself into the sea?

Wasn't it something about better to tie a millstone around your neck and cast yourself into the sea?

 

interesting... don't you think

Fast food places can lead to people being obese, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other such things that could ruin lives but I dont see anyone trying to stop McDonald or the colonel from putting in another one of their restaurants in our state.

Absolutely! We should have neither sympathy nor understanding for anyone with who is determined to ruin their own lives. They will find a way to do so no matter what is available to them.

 

We need to start caring more for the welfare of the extremely vast majority of responsible people, and less of the tiny minority of foolish people without self-control.

Simply, people are the arbiter of their own demise.

Very well put! And nothing society does is going to speed up or slow down that outcome. At some point, we have to realize that the Lord gave us all free will. It's up to us as individuals to exercise it properly.

98NCCalum is buying Ohio Lottery tickets. Isn't there anything we can do?

98NCCalum is buying Ohio Lottery tickets. Isn't there anything we can do?

I hope this doesn't speed his demise! :eek:

 

 

 

If it passes I just hope the owners have the right trainning. Workers who have the eye to watch folks who may get carried away. Help lines for calls. I've seen the movies where there are hidden cameras. I don't know what I'm really saying, but I know people who spend money traveling to other states and spending money that stays in that state.

 

God gave us a mind to know when to hold them and when to walk away.

 

The LOVE of money is the root of all evil. The Bible is actually silent on Gambling. But there are things man can do in extreme, and should be careful.

 

Maybe I should just be quite.

God gave us a mind to know when to hold them and when to walk away.

 

Not when you've got four hungry children and a crop in the field! Or even if she's painted up her lips and rolled and curled her tinted hair. Perhaps we could just drop in to see what condition we're in or if somethin's burning.

 

 

:lol::lol: Sorry Larry. I get carried away when someone starts quoting Kenny Rogers.

I hope this doesn't speed his demise! :eek:

 

 

 

 

The best he can hope for is...well, to break even.

The best he can hope for is...well, to break even.

I think we might prefer the original.

Pepper...I knew I heard that somewhere, but couldn't think of the passage.

If the purpose of locating one in SEKY is to attract money from Tennessee and not just to dole out polictical favors or to see that this area gets to pay their share of the voluntary tax, then I would think it would be best located near the border in Williamsburg (11 miles) although Corbin (25 miles) nor London (40+miles) would not be that much of a stretch. All three are located along I-75.

 

Another thought would be Middlesboro, long a shopping destination for NE Tennesseans and SW Virginians. Here one could also take advantage of a national park (Cumberland Gap) and be close enough to Knox County that even I may be able to make a buck.

 

Again, show me the plan and the studies before you go any further.

With being so close to SWVA and ETN (Knoxville/Morristown) M'boro would be a Ideal location for a casino, and it would keep me and a few other ppl. I know from going to New Haven IN, Tunica MS, or even Cherokee NC. So I vote YES!

I respect the argument that everyone is concerned by the possible social ills people claim are caused by casino's.

 

But lets look at those: Drugs, Theft, Prostitution, Spouse abuse.....etc.

 

Okay I work for the Courts and I see people everyday that commit these crimes and we don't have casino's in Frankfort Kentucky.

 

So how can we blame a Casino for these social ills?

I respect the argument that everyone is concerned by the possible social ills people claim are caused by casino's.

 

But lets look at those: Drugs, Theft, Prostitution, Spouse abuse.....etc.

 

Okay I work for the Courts and I see people everyday that commit these crimes and we don't have casino's in Frankfort Kentucky.

 

So how can we blame a Casino for these social ills?

The bolded one has a lot to do with the others.