gonefishin Posted July 29, 2006 Author Posted July 29, 2006 Bill: I think you are right but like Phil I hope you are wrong. I am all for progress but I think porogress needs to be defined. If progress means leagalizing gambling, drugs, whores, putting up with the crime they bring, completly trashing the enviroment, making those of us who dont want the mess to have to pay more taxes for law enforcement and schools .......... If that is what is going to save the world...then I guess I am just against progress. Personally I think RB and Branson are both barking up the wrong tree if they think casinos are the way to go. There are still a lot of famlies out there who are looking for a place they can take their families. With all the casinos going in around the country someone would be smart to develop keep a family oriented vacation enviroment. Eventually they they will hit the jackpot. I would rather be fishin'. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted July 29, 2006 Root Admin Posted July 29, 2006 No- it's from the last try... an old billboard.
ColdWaterFshr Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 I've been to Rockaway. Lots of times - last time was probably 18 years ago butI don't imagine much has changed since then. Putting a casino there is nothing more than a clever scheme by the CASINO to divert some of Bransons tourism money to the CASINO, under the pretense of helping out some poor helpless little community that has Branson-envy.
MTM Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 Whle I do not live there my state has gambling and I hate it. They tell you of all the great things the tax money from gambling will do for your area. "BULL". It is like the lottery here they use the money to pay for the teacher's retirement here. Supposed to have been enough forever but not anymore. Everytime the Politician's want to get reelected they spend more money to look good. Then they have to get a porgram to help the people that get addicted to Gambling and that is paid for by tax money. Funy isn't it. It ends up causing more problems than it is worth. Ron
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted July 29, 2006 Root Admin Posted July 29, 2006 Please people don't judge others you don't know personally. Pete and Jack are great men that give a huge portion of their incomes to charity as well as their time. But they are the type of people who refuse to have their name associated with their giving. They donated $1 mil to our Y here but wouldn't allow us to put their name on it.
Tightline Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 Seems like the people who would rather spend $100 gambling than at SDC are being judged also,do you know them?Do you know all the people pushing for the casinos?Im sure they are great people,but there are alot of great people who like to gamble for their entertainment also,it goes both ways.Donations are great,but they are also tax deductible.
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted July 29, 2006 Root Admin Posted July 29, 2006 Come on... tax dedutions eliminates all credit for giving. As far as the proponents of gambling- you haven't seen anyone say anything about them here. If they want to spend their money on trying to get something legalized like gambling here- more power to them. But it's a gamble- if they win, they make tons of money back- millions. If they lose, they lose their money invested. It's not a donation. Herschends will spend money to defeat the measure- so will we. We believe it's an investment in our community's future- keeping it family friendly.
crappiefisherman Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 very well stated ! long live the family.I personally love my family too much to possibly jeopardize the things we need , like house, food, clothing,.I also cant stand the idea of my two girls growing up in this town and making money by giving away free watered down drinks to losers. [ [
Tightline Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 I did speculate on the wages,its been sveral years since I have talked to anyone that works at SDC,SO I do take that part back since i dont know for sure.Speculation and subtle hints can be judgemental.My mother and father inlaws are both retired and they love to go gambling,and they are the best,do anything for you,God fearing people I know,and i dont think they ought to be put in the same catagory as drunks,whores,losers or anti family!
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted July 29, 2006 Root Admin Posted July 29, 2006 I have not, not will not ever put people down for gambling, nor have I suggested it. Some have stated here that they know people who have serious, life threatening addictions to gambling. You're reading something in this that isn't there. But I do know that some would put people down for gambling and that is sad. My point is that there are plenty of places to gamble today thanks to inidan tribes and changing of laws by voting. My issue is that I don't want it in my community and I will do everything I can do to keep it out within reason. The actual vote isn't for another 15 months so I'm not going to go to lengths to argue with anyone... I don't have the time. I didn't mean to go this far. But the fact that some people like to beat up on good people, like the Herscends, who are personal friends, without knowing them- who they are- what they really do- is wrong, and I will defend a friend. Enough said.
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