tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833750991063411284.post4384801461972843799..comments2023-12-23T05:33:39.571-08:00Comments on PepTalk: Casino Dollars? We'll Take 'Em (But Must Spend Them Strategically)David Pepperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15218387582439601537noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833750991063411284.post-74555957769741231752008-08-27T10:03:00.000-07:002008-08-27T10:03:00.000-07:00Anonymous raises a point I've been wondering about...Anonymous raises a point I've been wondering about.<BR/><BR/>Why can't we get a casino ballot issue that isn't sponsored by the gaming industry? We know why Wilmington is chosen--because it won't compete too much directly with Argosy, Belterra, Detroit casinos, etc. <BR/><BR/>Shouldn't we be pushing for a measure that simply legalizes gaming across the state and leaves it to either counties or municipalities (likely the latter) to permit it within their individual boundaries?Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08926229527412318483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833750991063411284.post-49782324951472090692008-08-26T19:14:00.000-07:002008-08-26T19:14:00.000-07:00Here's the issue nobody is thinking of: If we all...Here's the issue nobody is thinking of: If we allow Wilmington to "take hold" of this type of entertainment industry - we leave our area out of the coup.<BR/><BR/>I like the idea of share the wealth. But, I like more the concept of sharing the growth - in our economy, jobs, housing market, construction, entertainment complex, etc.<BR/><BR/>I believe Ohio has misstepped in this entire gambling issue - we need the pie, not a piece of it.<BR/><BR/>I'm voting against it until we can share in the wealth and compete for the growth in our local economy.<BR/><BR/>(I think)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com