Government exists, in part, to protect us even from ourselves. Our legislators in Austin and our governor need to show leadership on this issue. Instead, they are talking as if they will pass the buck and the voters decide. We ll tell you why. Because the dream-merchants from Las Vegas think they can fool you after they buy off our elected officials who would rather stuff their campaign chests that vote with their consciences.
Casino gambling is bad.
It is bad for Texas and Bad for Fort Worth, and it will be deadly to our people. We are a city and state that reveres hard, honest work, truth and decency. Casino gambling is all we are not. Gentlemen, your intentions may be pure. Maybe you are na ve.