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Originally Posted by RedHeadGal
My Maryland ballot contained a question about legalizing more gambling in MD. It was packaged by proponents as a way to raise revenue that is already going to other states (WV, PA, etc.) for education. I wouldn't say it got a lot of local attention, and certainly not national attention. It has been hotly contested in the state legislature, however, which is why it ended up on the ballot.
My question here is, why wouldn't the church be interested in getting involved in an iissue like this one? I personally oppose gambling like this because I view it as a tax on the poor (and I want the rich to be taxed more :-D), so I voted against it. But the church also has a long history of opposing gambling for moral reasons. Is this just not sexy enough for the big push? Not high profile enough?
It was passed. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...110404031.html |
Voters approved "slot parlors" here in PA about 4 years ago, and it's been pretty grim so far. Despite the promises before the referendum, there really aren't any tourist dollars coming into the state from slots, since anyone who likes to gamble takes the extra few minutes to drive to either Atlantic City or West Virginia, where casino gambling is legal. There has also been a lot of legal wrangling about licenses, administration, oversight, etc.
I personally have no moral qualms about gambling but, like you, consider it a tax on the poor (and people who struggle with math).
I guess the LDS church is choosing its battles, and it looks like it chose effectively in CA.