What Do You Think?

October 17, 2005

Last week's poll question was: If you were a gambler, which would you play?

Of the 363 votes received as of 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 122 people (34 percent) said they don't gamble. One-hundred people (28 percent) said they play the slots, while 55 people (15 percent) said they play the lottery and 54 people (15 percent) said they play tip jars. Thirty-two people, (9 percent) said they play other forms of gambling.

"I am not a gambler. However, I do buy an occasional lottery ticket. I personally see the value of the dream of winning that comes with the purchase of a lottery ticket. I have known two people that could not control their addiction to gambling, and ruined their lives. ..."

"Come on all of you 'I don't gamble' people. I can't believe you haven't bought a lottery ticket or a raffle ticket - that's gambling!!!!

"I'm not afraid to admit that I'll take the occasional chance. Just saying 'I gamble' doesn't make you an addict. Most 'gamblers' do so in moderation. I do. So, come on, paint a more accurate picture."

"Just say no to gambling, but we should solicit our state and federal representatives to tax the nonprofit, not-for-profit corporations to contribute to the community. Imagine the windfall of cash that would create, No federal deficit, and lower taxes for the rest of us who already pay for our government blunders."

"I'll let you know that those who play the slots ... The casinos make 60 percent of their annual profit from them. Play something where you can have a little control over, such as cards."

"I disagree that intelligent people don't gamble ... they just know when to stop. They set limits and don't exceed them. It is the ignorant that gamble with what they cannot afford to lose, and come out well behind and leeching off of others to get by."

"Intelligent people don't gamble. ..."

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