The brainchild of Mayor Jean Drapeau was to promise something for nothing. Gambling promises to deliver, but rarely does. The first Canadian lottery began and Canadians have been conned into thinking that they are getting something for virtually nothing ever since. Poor people gamble away their pension fund. Christians gamble away their tithes and offerings.
Addicted gamblers lose everything, especially their self-esteem.
Winners usually lose faith in human nature. Our nation suffers from an empty pastime. Morals decline as some steal to finance gambling debts. We do not get something for nothing. Moral neglect in government has had a profound impact upon our quality of life.