Comments on: Jockeys Jump on the Slots http://thevillevoice.com/2009/06/16/jockeys-jump-on-the-slots/ a critical take on Louisville news Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:49:50 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Steve Magruder (I, not D or R) http://thevillevoice.com/2009/06/16/jockeys-jump-on-the-slots/comment-page-1/#comment-48406 Steve Magruder (I, not D or R) Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:07:31 +0000 http://thevillevoice.com/2009/06/16/jockeys-jump-on-the-slots/#comment-48406 Jim, along the lines of what you're saying, it would definitely be a good thing if Kentucky worked on developing 21st century industries (and the jobs that go with them) rather than ignoring that, and expending all this energy to prop up old, dying industries. Jim, along the lines of what you’re saying, it would definitely be a good thing if Kentucky worked on developing 21st century industries (and the jobs that go with them) rather than ignoring that, and expending all this energy to prop up old, dying industries.

]]> By: Jim http://thevillevoice.com/2009/06/16/jockeys-jump-on-the-slots/comment-page-1/#comment-48345 Jim Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:12:12 +0000 http://thevillevoice.com/2009/06/16/jockeys-jump-on-the-slots/#comment-48345 I have to question their need for slots when how much of this is going to benefit the whole state. Its going to benefit the Louisville to Lexington corridor at the best and maybe up to Turfway and down to Ellis Park. However, at Ellis Park just a few miles away is a casino. Near Turfway, Indiana has a couple of casinos not far from the IN-OH-KY border. Plus Horseshoe. I'm not sure that this applies to the entire state in that one can open a casino in say Burkesville by the river so David Williams can tell us all on the news about corruption. I find it obsequiously hilarious that David Williams of all people was talking about how passage will corrupt the morals of Kentuckians. I find it to be corrupted already especially in a lot of areas with their teenage drug problems, alcoholism, theft, and rampant issues. Gambling isn't going to worsen morality any more because obviously those who gamble aren't so worried about preaching. They can preach all they want but the fact is that sinners will always be here and you can count on that. Gaming isn't going to do anything to change that situation. Maybe if KY worried about getting living wage jobs and educational opportunities, this state could really take off but that takes the power away from the local good old boy network in so many places. They don't want an educated and articulate population because they would have to pay up and they would also have to dismantle their good old boy system. Because people would be the wiser for it. Which is what this state truly needs. I have to question their need for slots when how much of this is going to benefit the whole state. Its going to benefit the Louisville to Lexington corridor at the best and maybe up to Turfway and down to Ellis Park. However, at Ellis Park just a few miles away is a casino. Near Turfway, Indiana has a couple of casinos not far from the IN-OH-KY border. Plus Horseshoe.

I’m not sure that this applies to the entire state in that one can open a casino in say Burkesville by the river so David Williams can tell us all on the news about corruption. I find it obsequiously hilarious that David Williams of all people was talking about how passage will corrupt the morals of Kentuckians. I find it to be corrupted already especially in a lot of areas with their teenage drug problems, alcoholism, theft, and rampant issues. Gambling isn’t going to worsen morality any more because obviously those who gamble aren’t so worried about preaching. They can preach all they want but the fact is that sinners will always be here and you can count on that. Gaming isn’t going to do anything to change that situation.

Maybe if KY worried about getting living wage jobs and educational opportunities, this state could really take off but that takes the power away from the local good old boy network in so many places. They don’t want an educated and articulate population because they would have to pay up and they would also have to dismantle their good old boy system. Because people would be the wiser for it. Which is what this state truly needs.

]]> By: Carter Burger http://thevillevoice.com/2009/06/16/jockeys-jump-on-the-slots/comment-page-1/#comment-48312 Carter Burger Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:33:46 +0000 http://thevillevoice.com/2009/06/16/jockeys-jump-on-the-slots/#comment-48312 I guess it's my cynical side, but anytime someone (particulary politicians) say we MUST do something quickly in order to save something else I have my doubts. For a long time, a certain sect of people have wanted gambling in Kentucky. Now of course the jockeys are in on it because bigger purses at the tracks mean higher pay for them. I like Joni Jenkins take on it from WAVE's news last night. Let's figure out how this will effect the rest of Kentucky before we rush into it. There is always the law if unintended consequences on things like this. I guess it’s my cynical side, but anytime someone (particulary politicians) say we MUST do something quickly in order to save something else I have my doubts. For a long time, a certain sect of people have wanted gambling in Kentucky. Now of course the jockeys are in on it because bigger purses at the tracks mean higher pay for them.

I like Joni Jenkins take on it from WAVE’s news last night. Let’s figure out how this will effect the rest of Kentucky before we rush into it. There is always the law if unintended consequences on things like this.

]]> By: Meleen Drewery http://thevillevoice.com/2009/06/16/jockeys-jump-on-the-slots/comment-page-1/#comment-48276 Meleen Drewery Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:08:07 +0000 http://thevillevoice.com/2009/06/16/jockeys-jump-on-the-slots/#comment-48276 I am a currently a Texas resident who wants to relocate to Kentucky. I am 100% behind expanded gaming movements in Kentucky. I hope the people of Texas follow suit the next opportunity they get. Racing may have roots in the 19th century, but that is what is called a legacy and it is a historic and beautiful thing. I am a currently a Texas resident who wants to relocate to Kentucky. I am 100% behind expanded gaming movements in Kentucky. I hope the people of Texas follow suit the next opportunity they get. Racing may have roots in the 19th century, but that is what is called a legacy and it is a historic and beautiful thing.

]]> By: Steve Magruder (I, not D or R) http://thevillevoice.com/2009/06/16/jockeys-jump-on-the-slots/comment-page-1/#comment-48274 Steve Magruder (I, not D or R) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:39:24 +0000 http://thevillevoice.com/2009/06/16/jockeys-jump-on-the-slots/#comment-48274 Human cruelty (gaming screws the poor and mathematically challenged) to save KY's 19th century animal cruelty industry. Nope. Sorry. Human cruelty (gaming screws the poor and mathematically challenged) to save KY’s 19th century animal cruelty industry. Nope. Sorry.

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