FF, I still don't see the connection you're trying to make. People who like to gamble are not deprived of the opportunity to do so now. The only difference this change would really make is where the gambling occurs. I don't think marketing will change a damn thing here.
We'll have to agree to disagree on that one. Certainly, there is no shortage of opportunity in our state at present, but creating more opportunity will almost certainly make gambling more convenient for more people.
Both you and stlhead can't seem to accept that the horse is already out of the barn. It's no different that abortion IMO. It's impossible to change and "go back" to what was, even if you really really want to. Ain't happening.
I am aware that we have reached a point of no return on tribal gambling. Indeed, that horse seems to have left the barn. I don't believe, however, that means we need to engage the tribes in a battle to see who can do the most damage to non-tribal society. They are kicking our a$$es on that front right now, and I would personally like to keep it that way. I find the notion that we might as well jump on the bandwagon and trade more of whatever is left of our decency for a temporary revenue fix more than a bit troubling.
You've not shown a case for increased damage, only that you don't like the moral decay, which is already present. People who want to gamble, WILL. If they ruin their lives doing it and we have to support their families, at least we would recoup some of their money to do so. Right now, the tribes KEEP IT and don't help take care of those families... so if moral high ground is your preference, this idea of legalizing slot machines off res is more moral.
Again, we'll have to agree to disagree, except that I will admit to not having a solid example to prove my point. I'm sure it's out there, but I don't have the time or will to research it.
As to gamblers who won't set foot on a res... not very many of them and a bunch of them... LIE ABOUT IT. I've known several.
I know a couple of those as well. Admittedly, this was not one of my better arguing points.
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