Since you asked, not too well. I'm a Moron.
Don't be so hard on yourself.
I never said I was against casinos. I never said I was for them. There's two sides the issue, which is why I made this thread.
Yea, sure. And you proposed nonsensical language that supports your anti casino opinion about some phantom tax. Linking someone else's opinion from a NYT article doesn't make your flawed claim valid. It just shows that you don't know what the hell you're talking about. There are already a number of electronic gaming facilities that take entire paychecks from the mindless fools you reference. Do you think that adding gaming tables will make the situation worse?
The referendum itself advocates for casinos which I, and many liberals in New York, think is wrong. The referendum presents only one side of the issue. This matter has been taken to court, with bi-partisan support, and it is being defended as well with bi-partisan support. Both mayoral candidates for NYC support it.
I thought you claimed not to take a position? Your 'regressive tax' bullshit clearly illustrates your position.
Gee...you agree with someone else's opinion. Now link us to an opinion that makes the case for job creation.
Whereas casinos definitely herd visitors in, and give them no reason to venture out to local businesses, the argument has been made that the thousands of employees who will live in the area, most definitely will. It also depends on the nature of the economy in the given region. Those with absolutely no other avenues, will welcome casinos. Those with a thriving economy, will block the casinos. The referendum is about bringing casinos to the state, that will not filter revenue through Indians' coffers.. Vote against it, if you feel your local economy is doing just fine.
Meanwhile, polling suggests that people aren't as stupid as you think. They know the pros and cons.
It's kind of hard to argue with you
. When your position is as flawed as you illustrate, what do you expect, dopey?
Personally, I enjoy casinos as a recreational activity. The problem comes in when people in desperate financial situations try to use them to alter their life's station, often with disastrous results.
I see. So you're concerned about those who don't have the brains to create a budget? Those people are in the electronic gaming sites now, as well as in the gas stations, purchasing scratch off tickets.
Your position is as stupid as NY's position re. UFC. Sure...let neighboring states enjoy the massive revenue it generates....we'll just sit back and count our losses, while we do nothing to stop the actual events from happening.
The notions that casinos are win-win or lose-lose are too simplistic. But simplistic appears to be my forte, so I'll stick with it.
Well, then, that explains your position, doesn't it?