Ohio voters will be asked to vote for a 5th time on gambling that has been defeated on the previous 4 tries.
Isn't it interesting that all of the same tactics are right out of The Playbook ?
Many avoid casino stance
Politicians on state, federal levels refuse to open up on Issue 3
Taylor, a Republican, noted that the one-time $50 million license fee that casinos would pay to operate in Ohio pales in comparison to what other states collect.
"We are charging $50 million per casino. Illinois charges more than $400 million and Massachusetts is looking at $500 million," Taylor said.
The casinos would be taxed at a rate of 33 percent....
November marks the fifth time since 1990 that voters will be asked to approve expanded gambling. All other attempts have been defeated handily, though polls have showed Issue 3 ahead.
"Gambling addiction destroys families and hurts communities," Jordan said.
Voinovich added: "I truly believe the temporary construction jobs and low-wage service positions casinos could bring to Ohio aren't worth the increased crime, gambling addiction and corruption that typically accompany big-time casinos."
The editorial is equally interesting --
Editorial: No on State Issue 3
Casino proposal would give owners lucrative monopoly; Ohioans would get leftovers
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