Forum Archive Index - March 2004

[robin benson <rob@hammerheadmedia.co.uk>]

BTW I don't know if this is based on fact or not but I have heard on 
several occasions that Australians are pretty much the planet's biggest 
gamblers. If Karyn's claim that "the vast majority of the population" 
enjoy gambling in moderation, it lends support to the biggest gamblers 
suggestion. Are you talking about the odd lottery ticket and by "vast 
majority" what do you actually mean?

Robin

discl. hold no gambling or gold-mining investments.

On 17 Mar 2004, at 04:35, Karyn W wrote:

> Hi
> My point is that there is nothing wrong with supporting the gambling 
> industry.  It provides a form of entertainment that the vast majority 
> of the population enjoys in moderation, and responsibly.  For most 
> people it is a good night out, whether you are visiting a casino, RSL, 
> club or pub.  The money spent would otherwise be spent on other types 
> of entertainment - so if people choose to spend their money in a pokie 
> machine instead of a jukebox, pool table, snacks, or across the bar, 
> its their choice.  If they didnt feel that they were being entertained 
> in return, then they would stop gambling.  Simply because a small 
> group of pathetic losers cant control themselves when they enter a 
> casino is no reason to tar and feather the entire industry, or the 
> companies who provide the services for the enjoyment of everyone else 
> who are capable of exercising personal responsibility.
>
> I have no respect for drug addicts, obese people, alcoholics or 
> gambling addicts - as it is those people's choice to be that way.  But 
> to hold those people up as an excuse to not invest in pharmaceutical, 
> food, beverage, and gambling companies seems to me to be ridiculous.  
> Expecially since those companies redistribute that income back in 
> taxes, donations, and dividends.
>
> Maybe it is a redistribution of wealth from the poor to the rich - but 
> then I pay enough in taxes supporting those welfare bludgers in the 
> first place, that getting some of it back is hardly unfair :-)
>
> Karyn


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