tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post115378109561932166..comments2023-10-29T01:50:44.089-07:00Comments on Reflections on music, movies, TV, sports, American History, and other stuff.: Jim McAllisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973524943250404193noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19126167.post-1153833859069681612006-07-25T06:24:00.000-07:002006-07-25T06:24:00.000-07:00Jim, Well my friend you touched a pet peeve of m...Jim, <BR/> Well my friend you touched a pet peeve of mine with the gambling comments--lol. BUT-- We happen to agree! I'm a old retired Cop as you know-- both in the Military and in the civilian world. Believe me--I've seen my share of those who have no idea about gambling responsibly--. But then again by in large these same people most of the time, are not all that responsible in other matters either. But without getting on my soap box-- I just don't see the problem with the average gambler. Be it at the Casino, a local game between friends,--OR--even on-line. But it seems the Morality Police have been busy in several states with the passage of all kinds of bills to restrict--or out law completely on-line sites. <BR/> Now don't get me wrong--I've sure lost my share of cash both on-line and at the Casino--. But Not once did the bills not get paid, food, clothing, kids taken care of etc.--not come before my gambling. I like to think at the age of 59 I'm a responsible adult. But it seems someone else all ways seems to want to treat me like a child. I suggest if the States, and the federal government really want to do something-- then tax more on the winnings--and leave us poor fools who really like to play alone. I'll gladly pay my taxes on my winnings! You hit the nail on the head my friend-- Some people will never be responsible--and some people will all ways think its their responsibility to tell me whats best for me. Both of which are Wrong in my book. <BR/>OK--I'm off the soapbox. Keep up the good work.<BR/><BR/> ---Ski---Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com