End the gambling hypocrisy
Earl Jones shows his libertarian bent again, proposing to legalize video poker.
He makes one good point: "The Greensboro Democrat said it is 'hypocritical' for the state to run a lottery but outlaw another form of gambling that some people enjoy," Mark reports.
It's not only hypocritical, it's monopolistic. The state wants gambling revenue for itself.
But the remedy isn't to expand gambling but to get the state out of the rackets. Government should not be in the gaming trade, profiting from the gullibility of its citizens.
As for legalizing video poker, I'm not libertarian enough to go for that.
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As for legalizing video poker, I'm not libertarian enough to go for that.* Doug
We already know that! So about going to Vegas and play their video poker games at the Airport. Remember! What is done in Vegas stays in Vegas and not Raleigh.
Posted on April 21, 2009 12:27 PM
I have never put a nickel in a video poker machine not located in a casino.
However I see nothing wrong with them, being everywhere. Never will.
Its called personal responsibility.
I rather see a store owner make the money . than the mafia in Raleigh.
Do not play the video machines at the airport, the odds suck.
Playoff strip.
Posted on April 21, 2009 4:43 PM