On my way to work yesterday I heard a disturbing advertisement on the radio. The ad was promoting the building of a new casino in the Columbia Gorge. The ad was touting the addition of new jobs that the casino would bring both in its construction and its operation. It spoke of how these jobs are needed in this tough economic time. Hmm?
What it doesn't mention is the effect that gambling has on families. It doesn't talk about the addiction, the heartache, the financial devistation, or any other problem that gambling can cause.
Unfortunately I do not remember the website the ad directed you to at the end. Probably for the better that I don't.
My brother mentioned to me the other day that of all of the wonderful, beautiful, marvelous things to see in Oregon, the two leading tourist attractions are casino's. He mentioned this because third on the list is the Evergreen Aviation Museum where the Spruce Goose is now on display.
I want to give kudo's to Mr. David Wu for opposing the construction of the casino in the Columbia Gorge, it is one of the few things I've agreed with him on.
Does Oregon, or this nation for that matter, need another outlet for gambling?
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