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samantilles

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Nov 03, 2008 22:48

So I'm heading off to bed shortly so I can get an early start queuesitting at the polls so I can get on with my day at work... But, while I think I've made my decision for most of the choices tomorrow, there is one I have not yet decided upon...

Here in the state of Maryland, one of the referendums on the ballot tomorrow is to introduce slots into ( Read more... )

economy, gambling, politics, maryland, election

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sg_betty November 4 2008, 06:32:26 UTC

1. A limited number of casino licenses, video terminals ( the kind where coins don't come out) in bars, and native casinos ( ... )

aurora_novarum November 4 2008, 14:08:00 UTC

You can always type ?style=mine at the end of an lj entry web address (or ?style=light) and the post will show up in your style (presumably that one will be easier to read.

P.S. Sorry, samantilles, I have to do that myself. Yellow type on white background is not enough of a contrast for me to read very well. I may be getting old. ;-) Oh, and I'm using firefox.

samantilles November 4 2008, 16:08:57 UTC

I've disengaged my style for all comments (which should be easier for ya'alls) Let me know if you don't see the base LJ for comments (if not in your style)!

sg_betty November 4 2008, 17:01:36 UTC

This work beautifully... Oh look - I made a spelling mistake in my previous post, darn it...

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cleothemuse November 4 2008, 07:40:58 UTC

1. Nope. Horse racing (we'd have to, what with the Kentucky Derby being here and all) and lottery, yes, but that's it ( ... )

aurora_novarum November 4 2008, 14:22:42 UTC

1. No.

2. I think it is a vice, but is better to be regulated and open than to be behind closed doors.

3. Yes...though how much goes to them is a question you're right to bring up.

4. No, at least not to that extent. But it does prey on those who can least afford it. Whether it does more than other vices, I'm skeptical. Heck, churches, volunteer fire companies (and even the local synagouge) do bingo...I'm not sure how different that is morally from gambling.

Look at the "video bingo" they're using now in Maryland as a loophole to skirt the law.

5. Yes.

6. Yes...in small doses. It's a bit loud and mindless an activity for me. Playing with a set amount and then wandering/people watching (through nonsmoking areas) is more fun for me.