Casinos. I remember when they came to V'burg, and we all petitioned against them, and everyone was really upset when they won anyway. Now that I'm older, and questionably wiser, I think it's just like one of the many things in life that can be addictive, like food, alcohol, or work. The addiction is a sin, but the activity is not necessarily wrong in itself. I don't think the act of betting is a sin, but I'm open to some discussion on it if you disagree.
However, I'm not saying I'm a fan. I think casino owners are probably The Bad Guys, and they bring Bad Things to the city. Definately, V'burg has not been improved by their presence. The interstate leading into town is littered with huge, obnoxious signs. The casinos themselves are eyesores, and disrupt the "feel" of the town. I'm sure there has been a rise in crime, or so I've been told. I don't know if they kept their promises to donate money to the community schools, but I'm thinking probably not.
What really gets me, though, are the daycares in the casinos. It's not enough that they will come to your home and shuttle you in on the casino vans. They will also babysit your children so you can enjoy some time alone at the tables. Excuse me, but there is no way I'm leaving my sweet little babies with the Casino Nannies. Not gonna happen. Ew.
At least, the cocktails are complimentary. That's the only good thing I can think of. Maybe I'd be more impressed if they at least had a "no shirt, no shoes, no service" policy. And sorry, wife beaters don't count as shirts, fellas. No- no arguement, they just don't, end of discussion. I know it's not Vegas, but come on! It's not a back-room cock fight in the Bronx, either!
Sigh. This is why I don't gamble, people. I guess I'm just too disgusted.
Well, that, and being poor.
I live in Memphis, about 40 minutes from the Casinos in Tunica, MS, and I think it's fun to go every once in awhile (read: once every 3 months). If you go down with a certain amount of money that you are prepared to lose, then that's how much your night out will cost you, you know? All the drinks you want are free, and most all the time you can get a free dinner as well. And those buffets are nothing to sneeze at, mind you. I mean, they literally put everything but the kitchen sink on them. On second thought, that's kind of disgusting.
Posted by: andy patton at November 13, 2003 01:52 AMWe've done it a few times- just taken the money we would spend on a movie or something and used it at the "Boats". That's definately a good rule to use.
Posted by: Shannon at November 13, 2003 09:34 AMWe love to go to the buffet they have at those places. I've yet to play any of their games, I've allowed Candice to blow $20.00 on two separate occasions, but even that hurt me to watch it go. I will bet on myself on the golf course because I feel that I have some control over the outcome, but casinos...I've just never cared for them.
Posted by: SonofThunder at November 13, 2003 02:45 PMShannon, the word is "definItely," not "definAtely." I used to misspell that word, too; and I know how hard it is to get the correct spelling in your head. You can do it, though!
Posted by: Joey Wolfe at November 14, 2003 07:47 AMBite me. Just kidding. But, you're the second person in a week to correct my spelling of that word. I think I'm just stuck with it in my head that way.
Posted by: Shannon at November 14, 2003 11:06 AMHookt on fonix workt four me
Posted by: Took at November 19, 2003 03:20 PM