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RedHeadGal · 11-05-2008, 02:58 PM

My Maryland ballot contained a question about legalizing more gambling in MD. It was packaged by proponents as a way to raise revenue that is already going to other states (WV, PA, etc.) for education. I wouldn't say it got a lot of local attention, and certainly not national attention. It has been hotly contested in the state legislature, however, which is why it ended up on the ballot.

My question here is, why wouldn't the church be interested in getting involved in an iissue like this one? I personally oppose gambling like this because I view it as a tax on the poor (and I want the rich to be taxed more :-D), so I voted against it. But the church also has a long history of opposing gambling for moral reasons. Is this just not sexy enough for the big push? Not high profile enough?

It was passed. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...110404031.html

11-05-2008, 02:58 PM	#1
RedHeadGal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: DC Posts: 995	Slots in MD My Maryland ballot contained a question about legalizing more gambling in MD. It was packaged by proponents as a way to raise revenue that is already going to other states (WV, PA, etc.) for education. I wouldn't say it got a lot of local attention, and certainly not national attention. It has been hotly contested in the state legislature, however, which is why it ended up on the ballot. My question here is, why wouldn't the church be interested in getting involved in an iissue like this one? I personally oppose gambling like this because I view it as a tax on the poor (and I want the rich to be taxed more :-D), so I voted against it. But the church also has a long history of opposing gambling for moral reasons. Is this just not sexy enough for the big push? Not high profile enough? It was passed. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...110404031.html