My fellow Kanawha Countians, will recall a year or so ago when we had the opportunity to vote yes or no on a bill that would allow the local casino to offer table games. I voted yes because I felt that the issue had been turned into a moral one. I don't gamble and I don't think that a decision should be made just become some are unable to control their impulses. Addiction is a disease, but it's not one with which I'm afflicted. I also, quite frankly, just don't like being told what to do.
In Ohio, there's an issue on the ballot that will allow the state to build a casino. They make the argument that all of the surrounding states have casinos. And it's true. There are a few nice ones in Detroit and across the river in Windsor, but that's not where I take issue. In one of the commercials is a young woman with an annoying accent. She's supposed to represent West Virginia, but with her thick, affected drawl you'd think she was from Alabama. Even if I could vote for Issue 6, I'd vote no just because of that. Well, maybe not. I'm disappointed with the broken promises and the lack of progress that has been made in Cross Lanes. Then again, maybe that's just the price you pay for cashing in on the weaknesses of others.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
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I've seen that commercial! They've shown it on WSAZ. Luckily I've only seen it once.
I recently saw the commercial and thought the exact same thing. Wow. I will admit my own guilt. Prior to seeing the WV sign and just hearing her voice...I thought, geez where in Kentucky did they find her. Lesson learned: I'm as guilty of stereotyping as others. I'll work on that.
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