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Government
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11/01/08
Slot machines have triggered a bruising series of slugfests in Maryland politics over the years, and steel-willed opponents of legalizing the gambling devices have managed to fend off hard-punching supporters in the General Assembly. Find Us On Facebook
Now, after lawmakers decided they couldn't resolve the divisive issue themselves, the voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to legalize slots. To supporters, slot machines are a crucial revenue source in the face of big budget deficits that are likely to force painful cuts. Opponents decry gambling as a social curse with dubious economic benefits. If voters approve a...
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Fair article - 2008-11-01 09:29:58
This is a very fair and balanced editorial. The Washington Post editorial was just a list of the anti-slots talking points.
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