re: Games of Skill - "Casinos" Skyrocketing in Arkansas

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We don't need casinos.

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I understand your point. And I agree to SOME extent but I don't think they should be outlawed. I guess I'm a pretty good gambler because I set my limits and rules: 1) I very rarely gamble. 2) When I do gamble, it's for fun, not making money. But I also understand the argument for keeping the money in state.

Look...I grew up being very familiar with the liquor industry ...production and distribution because of my family's involvement ever since prohibition was abolished. But I hardly even ever drank, except for Holy Communion and that's just a watered down sip. I still don't. But I'm not against drinking. People are going to do things in excess. It's a fact. Whether we have casinos or not, I can't be responsible for the mistakes of others.

There can be stricter regulations. Presently, a liquor businesses can be held responsible for selling liquor to an intoxicated person. I'm not aware of the laws relating to compulsive gamblers, etc. but there should be limits. As far as the lottery...I don't play or buy the tickets. I do understand that the money doesn't always go where it's supposed to go. But I'm not the one to make moral decisions for others or regarding what they do. It's never worked out very well for me whenever when I've tried. I can vote and share my opinions.