Quote:
Originally Posted by Detector  Honestly Mike B I think everyone here can see what you are trying to say but you are not addressing their response as to why they still feel a casino would be a good thing. |
I agree with Detector completely. Mike B - I think we get trapped in our rhetoric sometimes and too quick to quote others which leads to incomplete presentation of ideas. Earlier, Bubba found clear and convincing text that refutes the cannibalization of business and jobs. You have editorialized before about problems cause by gambling in Atlantic City, yet you don't make a comparison to a single facility in a rural community. Why? Is it because the story changes and doesn't support your beliefs? You have to admit, nothing between Atlantic City and Dodge is comparable.
For instance - I received some interesting data on crime. Boonville, MO is a smaller town than Dodge and has had a single casino of about the same size since 2001. Their crime rate has actually fallen and is 54% of the national average of crimes per thousand population. Dodge City is 130% of the average. You have to wonder, maybe we will lower our crime rate.