Casino Gambling in KY--predictions?

[DJD]

So its going to cause social problems? like what? There are already crack addicts and meth addicts all over the state. Every week there is the court docket, and most of it is for DUI, and this is a dry county.It will create jobs for some hard working folks, but the lazy red necks wont work them.If this guy that was elected, is such a crook, how come he beat such an outstanding incumbent?And if that incumbent was so astute and honest, why the heck are we in a budget crunch the first day the new gov takes office.Some folks just believe everything a politician tells them, if they belong to that party. there is an old saying that is absolutly true. " you can tell when a politician is going to lie, his or her lips move" You can bet the house on that!

Are you serious? Being angry with a situation doesn't make a "change" better. I think we have just jumped out of the frying pan into the fire with this guy. You know that sometimes you get what you ask for. Sounds like your falling into believing the same garbage that Beshear is dishing out. Lazy Red Necks? Oops, you could have just said lazy people don't see how red necks fit into that statement. I agree 100% about the statement on politicians lying! hagd

[bassin_bug]

While I don't gamble I do know what comes with casinoes and that is the organized crime element; to be more specific..."The Mafia, Syndicate, Hitmen, Skimmers, or whatever name you choose to call them." There also comes with it the prostitutes and pimps and sexually transmitted diseases.

There are grandiose promises of great riches for the gamblers, better schools, and better cities. The facts of the matter is there will be abject poverty in some of the families because money for housing, food, and utilities, will be lost at the casino. The money that should go to schools and cities will go to feather the nests of crooked politicians and their goons. There will be changes that comes to the places where casinoes are located but it won't be for the better. Surrounding areas will deteriorate because the homeless, drunks, druggies, and street scavengers who will move in closer to try and get handouts from the gamblers.

Life is enough of a "crapshoot" without casinoes. A loose man can already find a two-dollar ***** swinging from every light post in town and she/he won't charge extra for giving the gift of AIDS, HIV or STD.

Legalized gambling may come to the state and it may be exciting and fun in the beginning but, at what price in the long run?

[Tim_T]

[QUOTE=bassin_bug;320582]While I don't gamble I do know what comes with casinoes and that is the organized crime element; to be more specific..."The Mafia, Syndicate, Hitmen, Skimmers, or whatever name you choose to call them." There also comes with it the prostitutes and pimps and sexually transmitted diseases.
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I have visited Ceasars and Belterra. Did't see any organized crime or prostitutes. Just where are they located. It isn't like these places are like the Vegas strip or the Boardwalk in Atlantic City.

BTW, I don't gamble except on the Derby. I went to the Casinos to watch boxing. I personally would not be going to casinos and don't care one way or the other if they come here or not, but I think it should at least be put on the ballot for the people to decide.

[bassin_bug]

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While I don't gamble I do know what comes with casinoes and that is the organized crime element; to be more specific..."The Mafia, Syndicate, Hitmen, Skimmers, or whatever name you choose to call them." There also comes with it the prostitutes and pimps and sexually transmitted diseases.
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I have visited Ceasars and Belterra. Did't see any organized crime or prostitutes. Just where are they located. It isn't like these places are like the Vegas strip or the Boardwalk in Atlantic City.

BTW, I don't gamble except on the Derby. I went to the Casinos to watch boxing. I personally would not be going to casinos and don't care one way or the other if they come here or not, but I think it should at least be put on the ballot for the people to decide.

The Syndicate (organized crime) doesn't walk around the boats, wearing black suits carrying big guns and signs that say, "Property of de Mafia; keepa U hands off," but they are there; in casinoes and on boats. If I introduced you to my former brother-in-law, he could explain to you how you get to meet them.

Maybe you missed the "escorts" because they aren't called prostitutes or w#ores inside the casino. Those are usually waiting in/around the expensive suites and reserved for high rollers. The $20 ones hang out in the cheaper areas, but they ARE there, some, brought in groups by a pimp. Neither are as obvious as the brightly flashing neon signs.

I wouldn't be surprised if there is a gambling refrendum because, like it or not, people have the right to choose... good or bad. Personally, I'm past the stage of wasting money for a quick thrill. I'm not going to "bust my behind" all week to make money and then watch as it flies away into thin air; that's what gambling is. jmo