I said "number...gambling...whatever" because no one, not even the PM knows what will if any be legalized. It was just to poke fun at the fact that we're having an extremely ambiguous referendum where no one seems to know anything but vote yes or vote no.
Like I said before, Singapore is one of the more recent examples...and it won't be long before we begin to lobby and petition the government to include casino gambling. I suppose that's already being done now anyway ugh...
I'm quite indifferent to the idea of gambling, that's a personal choice. However, when I see children giving money to the "number man" to "buy numbers with their lunch money" the whole thing becomes a little...worrisome.
Regulate it, YES! Educate us about the implications of a "yes" or "no" vote, YES! Legalize it because if you don't 3000+ people will lose there jobs, BS! NO!
"The incidence of gambling" simply means "the occurrence of gambling." Is gambling not an occurrence?
There are many studies on gambling in Singapore, not too sure which one you're referring to. I never linked anything to "illegal activity." I made a connection between gambling and poverty. I'm not sure exactly how you interpreted what I wrote to mean anything else. If you're referring to my use of the word "detriment" then by it I meant harmful.
Yes gambling is already a part of our society and if it were to be legalized many agree that things would remain the same. My argument is simply that things need NOT remain the same. The status quo in this instance needs to be changed.
I don't think having the same rate of social decay after the legalization of "whatever...gambling...number houses...webshops...whatever" as it was before is a positive indication that we're doing better as a society.
My biggest issue is that we're all so focused on this "vote yes" and "vote no" rhetoric that we've lost sight of what will happen if and when the decision is finalized. If gambling or whatever is legalized then what? If it is not legalized then what? What are the implications??
Btw, mr "Newcomer2012" if you want some objective proof that legalization of "numbers...gambling...whatever" will be a greater detriment to society, I suggest you take a look at Singapore. Singapore changed their gaming regulations a few years back to allow the public to gamble legally. The incidence of gambling among the poor has increased exponentially! Don't take my word for it...do a little bit of digging for yourself mr.
MartGM says...
All the best Williams!! My Prayers and Love are with you Mr.
On Goin' back to Kenya
Posted 24 January 2013, 9:41 a.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
I said "number...gambling...whatever" because no one, not even the PM knows what will if any be legalized. It was just to poke fun at the fact that we're having an extremely ambiguous referendum where no one seems to know anything but vote yes or vote no.
Like I said before, Singapore is one of the more recent examples...and it won't be long before we begin to lobby and petition the government to include casino gambling. I suppose that's already being done now anyway ugh...
I'm quite indifferent to the idea of gambling, that's a personal choice. However, when I see children giving money to the "number man" to "buy numbers with their lunch money" the whole thing becomes a little...worrisome.
Regulate it, YES! Educate us about the implications of a "yes" or "no" vote, YES! Legalize it because if you don't 3000+ people will lose there jobs, BS! NO!
On Christie dismisses 'Jackass' claim
Posted 18 January 2013, 3:27 p.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
"The incidence of gambling" simply means "the occurrence of gambling." Is gambling not an occurrence?
There are many studies on gambling in Singapore, not too sure which one you're referring to. I never linked anything to "illegal activity." I made a connection between gambling and poverty. I'm not sure exactly how you interpreted what I wrote to mean anything else. If you're referring to my use of the word "detriment" then by it I meant harmful.
Yes gambling is already a part of our society and if it were to be legalized many agree that things would remain the same. My argument is simply that things need NOT remain the same. The status quo in this instance needs to be changed.
Daft is the man who's too quick to judge...
On Christie dismisses 'Jackass' claim
Posted 18 January 2013, 10:57 a.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
WHAT!!! Tal asking for the fisherman from Cooper's Town to return? blasphemy!!
On Minnis says web shops funded PLP
Posted 17 January 2013, 4:16 p.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
I don't think having the same rate of social decay after the legalization of "whatever...gambling...number houses...webshops...whatever" as it was before is a positive indication that we're doing better as a society.
My biggest issue is that we're all so focused on this "vote yes" and "vote no" rhetoric that we've lost sight of what will happen if and when the decision is finalized. If gambling or whatever is legalized then what? If it is not legalized then what? What are the implications??
Btw, mr "Newcomer2012" if you want some objective proof that legalization of "numbers...gambling...whatever" will be a greater detriment to society, I suggest you take a look at Singapore. Singapore changed their gaming regulations a few years back to allow the public to gamble legally. The incidence of gambling among the poor has increased exponentially! Don't take my word for it...do a little bit of digging for yourself mr.
On Christie dismisses 'Jackass' claim
Posted 17 January 2013, 4:15 p.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
Your last sentence was pretty clever....quite funny lol!!!
On Police hold web shop inspector
Posted 17 January 2013, 10:30 a.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
How can a piece of land like this ever belong to anyone other than the Bahamian public??? Smt! A Nation for Sale...
On Blue hole up for sale for $10M
Posted 14 January 2013, 11:22 a.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
my sentiments exactly!!
On Pastors back yes vote
Posted 21 December 2012, 1:37 p.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
congrats guys!!!!
On A splash in history
Posted 3 December 2012, 9:14 a.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
Where are the stats on house break-ins?? We've had 11 house break-ins in my area in the past 2 weeks alone!!!!
On Crime down 6%, but violent crime up 5%
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