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Elanco voters buck school board, accept gambling dollars to lower taxes
Lancaster New Era
Nov 05, 2008 11:20 EST
Lancaster
By ROBYN MEADOWS, Staff Writer

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QUOTE (andydornes @ Nov 5 2008, 10:17 PM)
... Gambling does no good for society. It sucks people in and they become addicted, go in deeper debt which in turn builds a wall between spouses causing marriages to end up in divorce. Money issues are the main cause of divorce today.


For most, gambling is entertainment. Always has been.

Thinking you can get rich at a slot parlor is delusional. Simple mathematics explains this, and experience makes it painfully obvious.

The Pennsylvania Lottery benefits senior citizens. The slot parlors benefit property owners.

The argument against the gambling industry is more suited to a theocracy.

The churches are welcome to support legislation against gambling. But it would be a sinful waste of (God's) money to do so.
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QUOTE (andydornes @ Nov 5 2008, 10:17 PM)
Apparently there are quite a few people who didn't understand the question or don't understand the negative effects of gambling on a person's life and family. I say that they "didn't understand the question" because I find it hard to believe knowing what I know of this school district that the people in this district would make such an erratic decision.

I for one, supported the courage and integrity of the ELANCO School Board in there decision to not take revenues from gambling. Sure, property tax relief would be great but at what expense? Taking money from people who can't afford to do what they are doing in the first place? Taking money from people who have been lured in by the colorful, flashing lights and enticing atmosphere of casinos. These people have been lured in by a society that is full of false promises of hope of winning big. In turn, they are the big LOSER, not winner.

Gambling is poor use of the resources (money) that God has given to us. Gambling does no good for society. It sucks people in and they become addicted, go in deeper debt which in turn builds a wall between spouses causing marriages to end up in divorce. Money issues are the main cause of divorce today.

For just $65 in tax relief, it is not worth the costly, long term effects of gambling. Maybe those who supported this relief should think of others before themselves.
onlyinlancaster
QUOTE (andydornes @ Nov 6 2008, 12:17 AM)
Apparently there are quite a few people who didn't understand the question or don't understand the negative effects of gambling on a person's life and family. I say that they "didn't understand the question" because I find it hard to believe knowing what I know of this school district that the people in this district would make such an erratic decision.

I for one, supported the courage and integrity of the ELANCO School Board in there decision to not take revenues from gambling. Sure, property tax relief would be great but at what expense? Taking money from people who can't afford to do what they are doing in the first place? Taking money from people who have been lured in by the colorful, flashing lights and enticing atmosphere of casinos. These people have been lured in by a society that is full of false promises of hope of winning big. In turn, they are the big LOSER, not winner.

Gambling is poor use of the resources (money) that God has given to us. Gambling does no good for society. It sucks people in and they become addicted, go in deeper debt which in turn builds a wall between spouses causing marriages to end up in divorce. Money issues are the main cause of divorce today.

For just $65 in tax relief, it is not worth the costly, long term effects of gambling. Maybe those who supported this relief should think of others before themselves.

It was a simple YES or NO question. What was not to understand?

That is the same excuse the five Board used to explain their own incompentence when they tried to explain why they were against it, but had filed for the exemption.

Did they not take the time to read the expense "Extra ELANCO Newsletter" that was delivered to their door step by the District?
GetReal
QUOTE (andydornes @ Nov 5 2008, 11:17 PM)
Apparently there are quite a few people who didn't understand the question or don't understand the negative effects of gambling on a person's life and family. I say that they "didn't understand the question" because I find it hard to believe knowing what I know of this school district that the people in this district would make such an erratic decision.

I for one, supported the courage and integrity of the ELANCO School Board in there decision to not take revenues from gambling. Sure, property tax relief would be great but at what expense? Taking money from people who can't afford to do what they are doing in the first place? Taking money from people who have been lured in by the colorful, flashing lights and enticing atmosphere of casinos. These people have been lured in by a society that is full of false promises of hope of winning big. In turn, they are the big LOSER, not winner.

Gambling is poor use of the resources (money) that God has given to us. Gambling does no good for society. It sucks people in and they become addicted, go in deeper debt which in turn builds a wall between spouses causing marriages to end up in divorce. Money issues are the main cause of divorce today.

For just $65 in tax relief, it is not worth the costly, long term effects of gambling. Maybe those who supported this relief should think of others before themselves.


Well . . .my good person . . .I am sure that you will not accept the money. You see, it is your CHOICE to not take the money. No one will ram it down your throat, but that is where so many people had a problem. It was not the school board's job to take away our CHOICE.

. . . And what you know about this school district. I can't even go there. Makie the right choice for yourself and judge not for everyone else!
tired7
Chuck Trupe has had four months to opt out of the Tax Relief by rescinding his Homestead application with the county, yet his property is still registered to receive the Relief coming from the activity he morally opposes.

http://gisweb1.co.lancaster.pa.us/aoweb/Pa...&name=trupe

Can you say Hypocrite?
(At least member Hersh has followed through with her intentions)
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