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Quote Originally Posted by RaleighDevil:
It's not that simple.
There are several philosophies involved in this subject. Where do I start? Democrats are by in large willing to allow gambling as long as the state gets a cut. I know all of you were shocked to learn this during the recent discussion of the bill. And no, the state is not so stupid as to take a straight bet from -110 to -130.
The Republicans are a more complex group. I don't believe many so-called "country club" R's are keen on stopping people from gambling. The problem is the social conservatives. Dare I say most of them see gambling as a sin? Just as people shouldn't buy sex they shouldn't risk their hard-earned dollars on what is going to be in the long run a losing proposition. They're not content to say you shouldn't do it. They want to make you stop. I should point out that in North Carolina, as in other places, the implementation of the lottery was opposed by these people AND some liberals. Both groups said it would hurt poor people. Again, don't oversimplify it.
One of the Republicans who fought for this legislation said it was to protect families from breadwinners who would spend all the money needed to feed, clothe and shelter the family unit. Paternalism from a party that usually decries it? Yes, indeed.
A reminder: This bill could not get passed as a stand-alone measure. It was tacked on to a homeland security bill.
protect families from breadwinners who would spend all the money needed to feed, clothe and shelter the family unit. Paternalism from a party that usually decries it? Yes, indeed.
It's not that simple.
There are several philosophies involved in this subject. Where do I start? Democrats are by in large willing to allow gambling as long as the state gets a cut. I know all of you were shocked to learn this during the recent discussion of the bill. And no, the state is not so stupid as to take a straight bet from -110 to -130.
The Republicans are a more complex group. I don't believe many so-called "country club" R's are keen on stopping people from gambling. The problem is the social conservatives. Dare I say most of them see gambling as a sin? Just as people shouldn't buy sex they shouldn't risk their hard-earned dollars on what is going to be in the long run a losing proposition. They're not content to say you shouldn't do it. They want to make you stop. I should point out that in North Carolina, as in other places, the implementation of the lottery was opposed by these people AND some liberals. Both groups said it would hurt poor people. Again, don't oversimplify it.
One of the Republicans who fought for this legislation said it was to protect families from breadwinners who would spend all the money needed to feed, clothe and shelter the family unit. Paternalism from a party that usually decries it? Yes, indeed.
A reminder: This bill could not get passed as a stand-alone measure. It was tacked on to a homeland security bill.
protect families from breadwinners who would spend all the money needed to feed, clothe and shelter the family unit. Paternalism from a party that usually decries it? Yes, indeed.
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