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Why is the state in the gambling business?

If we want to fund schools we should do so with taxes.  The idea that we are creating jobs with non-destination gambling is absurd, as any revenue generated by gambling is money that could be spent elsewhere in the community on products that do not have a negative impact on the individual and the community.

I suggest you consider the ideas of UNLV Professor William N. Thompson, also my uncle, who has advocated that only those who live a certain distance from casinos, should be allowed to enter. Otherwise, you are providing no net benefit to your community.

posted 3 years, 6 months ago
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