Gambling and City Budget Shortfall
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In your article “Fiscal Crunch Gives Casino Backers Hope” Jan. 3, only one reason can be cited for any form of legalized gambling in West Hollywood: revenues.
We must also consider in this question of the legalizing of gambling the negative impact of gambling: crime and degradation of the neighborhood.
It is not the only way West Hollywood could raise revenues. West Hollywood could increase revenues by encouraging the development of retail business and other working professionals within the West Hollywood Community.
The simple solution, the easy answer, is not always the best answer. Let us look for the best answer.
MICHAEL L. STEMPEL
West Hollywood
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