A friend told me this story. She's on a Habitat for Humanity committee
that meets periodically for a few drinks and discuss plans. Their next
meeting is at a nearby casino. One person refused to attend because
she does not believe in gambling. My friend said "Well, we always have
a few drinks at our meetings, and alcoholism has created tremendous
problems in this country, so what's the difference?" She still refused
to attend the meeting! Is there a better way to respond to gambling
critics?
Responding to Casino Critics: XVP
i am a strong proponent to make eating a federal offense...just think
of the number of people who get into trouble with food...
A friend told me this story. She's on a Habitat for Humanity
committee
that meets periodically for a few drinks and discuss plans. Their
next
meeting is at a nearby casino. One person refused to attend because
she does not believe in gambling. My friend said "Well, we always
have
a few drinks at our meetings, and alcoholism has created tremendous
problems in this country, so what's the difference?" She still
refused
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "brumar_lv" <brumar_lv@y...> wrote:
to attend the meeting! Is there a better way to respond to gambling
critics?
brumar_lv wrote:
A friend told me this story. She's on a Habitat for Humanity
committee that meets periodically for a few drinks and discuss
plans. Their next meeting is at a nearby casino. One person refused
to attend because she does not believe in gambling. My friend said
"Well, we always have a few drinks at our meetings, and alcoholism
has created tremendous problems in this country, so what's the
difference?" She still refused to attend the meeting! Is there a
better way to respond to gambling critics?
There's no appropriate response other than to respectfully excuse her
from the meeting or perhaps, more ideally, relocate the meeting.
This person is biased against the gaming industry for what is likely a
very rational reason to her. It may be founded on the experience of a
family member or close friend, or simply reflect heartfelt
philosophical reasons. I have little doubt of the underlying merits.
There's nothing to be reasoned out here; if she chooses not to enter a
casino, then it's a choice she's likely resolute on -- and even if she
were to yield, she'd likely be very uncomfortable and find the meeting
unpleasant.
Personally, while I grasp that LV locals casinos often do practically
function as community centers, I think it's a poor venue for this
meeting - no matter how casual. Of course, this is likely my upright
midwest protestent upbringing talking 
- Harry
A friend told me this story. She's on a Habitat for Humanity committee that meets periodically for a few drinks and discuss plans. Their next meeting is at a nearby casino. One person refused to attend because she does not believe in gambling. My friend said "Well, we always have a few drinks at our meetings, and alcoholism has created tremendous problems in this country, so what's the difference?" She still refused to attend the meeting! Is there a better way to respond to gambling critics?
"Gambling is nothing more than the redistribution of wealth."
Everyone that "buys" insurance of any type is gambling. The insurance
company is betting that nothing will happen to you. 
While you are
betting that something awful will happen. 
Dennis
vp-connoisseur
There is no way to respond to critics of gambling. Save your breath.
One person refused to attend because
>she does not believe in gambling. My friend said "Well, we always
have
>a few drinks at our meetings, and alcoholism has created
tremendous
>problems in this country, so what's the difference?" She still
refused
>to attend the meeting! Is there a better way to respond to
gambling
>critics?
The stock market is nothing more than the redistribution of wealth to
the people who know what they are doing. Much like gambling.
"Gambling is nothing more than the redistribution of wealth."
Everyone that "buys" insurance of any type is gambling. The
insurance
company is betting that nothing will happen to you.
are
betting that something awful will happen.
Dennis
vp-connoisseur
Cheers..Jeep
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Cielaszyk <cacti@1...> wrote:
Hey Harry
I like gambling. Of course, this is likely my upright eastern catholic
upbringing talking; Las Vegas nites every month or two, summer carnival
nights with the big wheel etc. and bingos on Monday and Friday. Gee,
how would the folks against gambling go to a catholic wedding at the
church hall?
Another point of view.....Jeep
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Harry Porter" <harry.porter@v...> wrote:
Personally, while I grasp that LV locals casinos often do practically
function as community centers, I think it's a poor venue for this
meeting - no matter how casual. Of course, this is likely my upright
midwest protestent upbringing talking- Harry
Cielaszyk <cacti@1...> wrote:
Is there a better way to respond to gambling critics?
If you get out of bed in the morning, that's gambling. And if you stay
in bed, THAT'S gambling.
Stuart
Unfortunately, I think you are right. I've thought a lot about this
issue, and can't come up with anything likely to sway their thinking.
More likely, it would just irritate her, the more logical the
argument. Also, it's difficult to respond without sounding sarcastic
and/or confrontational. Maybe the best response is to be sympathetic
and ask her why she feels this way.
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Harry Porter" <harry.porter@v...> wrote:
There's no appropriate response other than to respectfully excuse her
from the meeting or perhaps, more ideally, relocate the meeting.