Gambling is clearly bad social policy and bad governmental policy, with tremendous economic costs. Whether legal or illegal, it ruins lives. A biblical perspective is included as well. ... Legalized gambling is bad social policy. At a time when Gamblers Anonymous estimates that there are at least 12 million...
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As with many bad habits, gambling has a real negative impact on family life with the habit often leading to serious financial problems as well as neglect of partners and children and sometimes proving to be a catalyst for abuse.
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Gambling is bad for your health and the truly addicted can suffer depression, insomnia, intestinal disorders, migraine and other stress related problems, according to a new study.For the ... Gambling is bad for your health and the truly addicted can suffer depression, insomnia, intestinal disorders, migraine and other...
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It's a matter of opinion. In my personal opinion, gambling isn't in and of itself bad, but it's something that tends to be addictive, so it can lead to problems for many people.
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Instead of Showing Leadership, Government Panders; ... State Lotteries Are Destructive ... The National Center for Policy Analysis offers this summary of the evils of government-sponsored gambling.
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OWENSBORO — Adding casinos to the mix of gambling options in Kentucky would hurt the state's economy through lost jobs, Dr. John Kindt, professor of commerce and legal policy at the University of Illinois, told the crowd of 200 that bringing casinos to Kentucky would be "bad economics and bad social policy.";
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I guess it depends what you mean by 'bad.' It's like saying is it bad to drink? Many studies have found that a glass of red wine each evening is good for you. Heck some studies have even found a medicinal benefit of beer! But clearly if yo...
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As a gambling student for the past 25 years, I should be able to analyze the two gambling proposals on the California ballot this fall. Some may think that a Las Vegas resident would carry "baggage," into the debate, but onward anyway.
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Any suggestion that Colorado's $5 limit on casino gambling be raised should be smothered at the table. The Post opposes gambling as a revenue-raising mechanism because the related societal ills far outweigh any benefit.
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