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Old 05-18-2014, 12:08 PM   #190
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Well there is an established formula when dealing with a blighted area to resurrect it like the proverbial phoenix rising from the ashes. Case in point, look at Atlantic City NJ. Will it happen in the Weirs? From my point of view, slim to none (and Slim has been spotted leaving the building).
Bottom line is this state needs money and I am mystified why the legislation does not approve legalized casino gambling.
As I understand it, legalized gambling in Atlantic City has done nothing to revitalize that seaside city. The ghetto still surrounds the casino enclave, the poor are still poor, nothing fundamental has changed. Please prove me wrong.
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