End the Foolish War on Gambling

[nycflasher]

Originally posted by mattskramer
Yes. Yet there is no legal gambling on the Texas gulf coast. Shreveport in the closest city to where I live that has a casino.

I see.
3 hrs aint bad unless you have the need to gamble daily, and if one does they should be more concerned with that fact than with the illegality of it in your state.

It's not an issue I care too much about, frankly. Maybe partly because the world's largest Casino is in my state. I rarely go.

So I've never thought much of it. I don't see why it shouldn't be legal when, say, liquor is. Gambling can be an addiction too but it isn't as dangerous, perhaps.

They do atttract quite the colorful crowd, though, as those of us who have been to a casino know full well. And for that reason alone, there will probably be opposition to casinos by local residents. Thoughts?

 

[nycflasher]

Originally posted by OCA
if I was influential

As far as ifs go, that's a pretty big one.

At least you admit that you're not, I was a bit worried you living in DC and all.

 

[007]

Originally posted by OCA
Its all about greasing politicos palms with gambling. They said there would never be legalized gambling in California, lo and behold there are Indian casinos everywhere.

Maybe the Indians aren't organized enough in Texas, maybe nobody gives a shit like you, I don't know. I'd get off my ass and organize a group and raise some funds if it means that much to you to play blackjack. Indians did it so can you, but I can tell ya pissing and moaning about anti gambling groups ain't gonna help.

With gambling ITS ALL ABOUT THE DOLLARS!

The thing about the Indians is, states claim not to have any jurisdiction over them because they're a sovereign nation. My guess is there isn't many Indians in Texas. But if there is, they don't want to open a casino.... or there'd be one by now.

 

[nycflasher]

Originally posted by Pale Rider
The thing about the Indians is, states claim not to have any jurisdiction over them because they're a sovereign nation. My guess is there isn't many Indians in Texas. But if there is, they don't want to open a casino.... or there'd be one by now.

Lucky winner!
Cashier, pay this man.

 

[007]

Originally posted by nycflasher
Lucky winner!
Cashier, pay this man.

You're the one that said it flasher.... divy up!