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Clergy see support from elected officials on casino issue
By BETH L. JOKINEN
03/28/2006
LIMA ?€” A group of ministers came together early Monday morning to discuss and pray about a proposed casino gambling and entertainment complex coming to Lima.
The clergy had support from several elected officials, who told them they too were against a casino.
?€?This is a no-brainer for me,?€¯ 5th Ward City Councilman Tommy Pitts said, saying he grew up around gambling. ?€?I watched men sign over their checks to somebody else before they could even get their checks home, and they had families.?€¯ ...continued... |
In their defense...casino gambling is not for everyone and also is not meant for everywhere. And with the convenience of online gambling the inconvenience of casino gambling can be tolerated. But, we are responsible for our own actions and if we give our paycheck to the casino...well, what are you gonna do? People have to do what they have to do.
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