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Old 06-02-2007, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike B. View Post
Bubba,

Are you serious? You really believe that there will be no cost?

Maybe you should have a visit with Mr. Thorp.

“When we've looked across the country, there's been a number of studies that have been done, You don't find in a community such as ours a demonstrated change that is significant in crime or bankruptcies or domestic issues.”
"There was an increase, but it was not significant…” –Jeff Thorp, President of Boot Hill Gaming.

My question to Mr. Thorp is...What would be significant?

For arguements sake, let’s say just one person in our community, just one, became addicted, filed bankruptcy, their marriage fell apart, and then that one person committed suicide. Was that one life important?

Again, let me quote Jeff Thorp. "There was an increase, but it was not significant…”

Ford County, answer this question: Is the life of your spouse, your children grandchildren or best friend significant? Jeff Thorp and Boot Hill Gaming say they’re not!
With all due respect....Where do "we" draw the line on personal responsibility? All endeavors include a certain amount of risk.

Is the Golden Gate Bridge responsible for the over 1200 suicides since it's being built?
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