N.C. Senators Blast Lottery's Passage

Comment #5

Litebets27 — Sat, 03 Sep 2005 15:14:06 GMT

Oh my...... I finally found something that Cash Only has said that I can agree with. You are so right.This has also got me thinking about Maryland's Govenor's quest for slots here. I oppose the idea frankly because I don't see how the State will benefit from it. It may help the Horse racing industry that is having financial difficulties. But I just don't care for slots.I know alot of people who love slots. And a few of them would put their last quarter in to a slot machine every week no matter w... [ More ]

Comment #4

CASH Only — Sat, 03 Sep 2005 14:47:21 GMT

The people who oppose lottery need to remember it's completely voluntary. Nobody is required to buy a ticket.

Comment #3

Ladyluck2005 — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:35:04 GMT

You have to love the Bible Belt the influence it has in this state.

Comment #2

Bradly_60 — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 19:50:38 GMT

Well thanks Todd. I really disagree with this situation. I highly doubt that half of the state of North Carolina's population (the 24-24 vote) would not approve of a lottery as the senators that voted against claimed. I mean look at the boarder cities, they are giving almost $300,000,000 a year to other state lotteries, why can't they get that money themselves. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.Brad

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Todd — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 19:08:11 GMT

In case anyone didn't notice, I'm looking to bring the most complete coverage to this issue that I can. There will be a few more articles posted today.I'm trying to present all sides of the issue.

N.C. Senators Blast Lottery's Passage

Lottery Post — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 18:51:00 GMT

As Gov. Mike Easley signed the bill that will bring a state lottery to North Carolina yesterday, some senators weren't impressed.Sen. Charlie Albertson, who represents Sampson County and was one of only five Democratic senators opposed to the lottery, said he was disappointed in the vote. Harnett County's Sen. Harris Blake blasted the backroom machinations that saw the bill pass the Senate with two of its Republican opponents absent. All the things that went on in order to get that vote I though... [ More ]