GAMBLING ISSUE

 Dear _______________

          We are writing to oppose any expansion of gambling here in Florida. In spite of  its fallacious appeal in difficult financial times, it is just plain wrong to attempt to fund government through gambling. Gambling is a corrosive element because:

·        Gambling violated moral principles and degrades people

·        It contributes to crime and corruption- embezzlement, theft, social problems

·        Gambling destroys lives

·        It hurts innocent people – spouses, children, and communities suffer    

     Increased access to gambling, as proposed by Gov. Crist, will expand the problems caused by gambling and Florida people and government will be left to pay the costs. Any financial gain is sure to be short-lived and counter-productive.

    The Legislature is urged not to approve this expansion of gambling but to take a stand for good government that supports what’s best for the people.

Yours truly,

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