I am a journalism student at the University of St. Thomas and I will be doing a piece on the Gov. Pawlenty's casino expansion legislation. I am interested to know what Minnesota residents think about the proposal. I have posted a few questions below and would appreciate any feedback and/or discussion. Pawlenty's budget depends on $200 million in the next 2 years from casino revenue. Is this feasible? Is it the proper function of government to be running or profiting from gambling? The democrats budget would rely on almost $900 in tax increases. Which budget proposal do you think Minnesota residents would prefer--this or Pawlenty's? A 2-casino proposal for Canterbury Park in Shakopee was just passed by the Jobs and Economic Opportunity Committee. Will this pass the House and Senate during the current legislative session? Why or why not? Pawlenty predicts positive economic effects to result from casino expansion, however, nothing has been mentioned about the social effects of having metro-area casinos. Are the social effects of gambling and casinos something to consider in this proposal? Why/why not? What would be the benefits/disadvantages of putting a casino in the Mall of America? Overall, what is your opinion about state-sponsored casinos and gambling expansion in Minnesota? Thank you in advance, Kate Bock University of St. Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ------------------------------------------------- JOIN the St. Paul Issues Forum TODAY: http://www.e-democracy.org/stpaul/ ------------------------------------------------- POST MESSAGES HERE: stpaul@mnforum.org To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul
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