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Originally Posted by freddymo
Not sure how keeping people (New Yorkers) from destroying there lives and losing their money is a bad thing for the state to restrict or delay(not that the state delayed the slots for these reasons). Slots are crimnal and do way more harm then helping. I can't imagine that helping a few thousand horseman make a better living is worth slealing millions of dollars from the people.The whole lottery system save the huge jackpots are basic violations on what government is suppose to do. Government was created to protect not to disable people..
As much as I love racing I still think slots are a horrible way to defer it's continued demise.
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FM,
You and others here may be interested in this link:
http://elmontcivic.blogspot.com/2007/12/why-say-no-to-vlts.html
Locustwood / Gotham Civic Opinion Blog
"The Voice of the People" Elmont, Long Island, New York
Sunday, December 2, 2007
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Why Say No to VLTs?
There are numerous reasons why we oppose VLTs. Below are just some of the reasons.
1. VLTs provide the most addicting version of gambling. It is highly visual, quick and easy in that it requires no skills. VLTs display the greatest rate of gambling addicts. When gambling appears in a community, it brings a wave of addiction. In a mature gambling market, compulsive gambling typically seizes the lives of 1.5% to 2.5% of the adult population. That amounts to three to five times the number of people suffering from cancer. The New York Times published that brining VLTs is like going on the Wrong Track. And I quote, "The state should not be expanding gambling at its racetracks - the euphemistically named slot machines that are a gambler's version of crack cocaine."
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There are ten more points supporting the first one above.
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… We agree in a plan for beautification. We agree with a plan to improve upon the restaurants (3-4) already inside Belmont Park and perhaps add another. We agree to install stores and shops. We also would be in favor of a convention center / hotel inside Belmont Park, similar in nature to the historic club house demolished in 1960. Something that will highlight and showcase the historic nature of the grounds. There is no need for VLTs nor their consequences. ...
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I found the link to the civic opinion blog in the following Moran Blog entry comment section:
http://paulmoranattheraces.blogspot....-possible.html
Saving Belmont from the VLT Huns
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… regarding the VLT question and Belmont. It is payback politics. Senator Skelos, of Nassau County, is the second in command to Senator Bruno. The connection to the rejection of the VLTs is clear. That said, what the world doesn't need is another casino. It is not the panacea that the government believes for financial woes. Ask the folks at Gulfstream. Better racetracks are needed-not more slots.
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… Friend of Elmont said...
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Everyone remains fascinated by the history of Saratoga. It's a shame that everyone forgot that Belmont has a far much richer, and more famous history. In addition, Belmont's history is not limited to just horse racing.
VLTs are being pushed by NYS Republicans, not necessarily ToH Republicans. That needs to be cleared out.
A good majority of the people surrounding Belmont Park are actually not to favor of them. Hopefully, Belmont Park will retain its quality of horse racing and its legacy and that its image is not hindered by that of VLTs.
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