Stop Predatory Gambling

Deadbeat optimists

by spgadmin

The Miami New Times has a terrific cover story this week portraying the business and politics around predatory gambling in Florida, all done with the government’s blessing. It is a must-read.

 Within the story, the reporter described a frequent casino visitor he interviewed as a “deadbeat optimist.” It is a compelling phrase.

The government program of predatory gambling has helped foster a culture of deadbeat optimists in which only one party actually enjoys a successful outcome – the gambling interests.