Stop Predatory Gambling

Virginia newspaper on the mark with editorial opposing predatory gambling

by spgadmin

The Virginian Pilot newspaper has a strong editorial today against expanding predatory gambling in their state. The media plays a critical role in exposing the deceptions and falsehoods spread by the predatory gambling interests and we applaud their staff for shooting straight on this very important issue.

One particular highlight is their quote from Warren Buffett: ”Gambling is a tax on ignorance. I find it socially revolting when the government preys on the ignorance of its citizenry. When the government makes it easy for people to take their Social Security checks and pull [slot machine] handles, it relieves taxes on those who don’t fall for it. It’s not government at its best.”