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rurallib

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14. maybe something in a star?

Reply to Ian David (Reply #1)

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Bill would ban Missouri food stamp recipients, among others, from casinos [View all] proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 OP

Why not also make them wear special armbands? n/t Ian David Jan 2012 #1

maybe something in a star? rurallib Jan 2012 #14

Now just how much money do you think it will cost the state to enforce this nonsense? nanabugg Jan 2012 #30

Gambling interests are a powerful lobby MattBaggins Jan 2012 #2

Does that include all municipal employees ? orpupilofnature57 Jan 2012 #3

Maybe even some of the part-time casino employees? rucky Jan 2012 #67

Why Municipal Employees? NutmegYankee Jan 2012 #93

I'm a municipal employee ,and work hard orpupilofnature57 Jan 2012 #94

My point is that you cannot be told what to do with your own money. NutmegYankee Jan 2012 #97

We're in fulll agreement ,my point also. orpupilofnature57 Jan 2012 #98

I didn't know anyone could use food stamps at a casino. Anyone know if that is true or are the southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #4

It's simply not possible. It's more repub bullshit. arbusto_baboso Jan 2012 #5

I didn't think so. Why in the world would a person do that. southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #9

More poor-bashing. arbusto_baboso Jan 2012 #15

Think They Refering To This... ozone82 Jan 2012 #87

Food stamps are entirely seperate from the cash aid portion of the card. arbusto_baboso Jan 2012 #102

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #10

I guess I could agree with that. Surely I can't think anyone would do that. They would be looked a southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #25

what if it were a gift or that someone saved to go? demtenjeep Jan 2012 #29

I think they should be able to go but not use food stamps. southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #31

they can NOT use food stamps There are not even paper stamps anymore demtenjeep Jan 2012 #36

You can't use food stamps at a casino. xmas74 Jan 2012 #44

They aren't addressing the use of food stamps in casinos (which is a non-issue) metalbot Jan 2012 #11

Wow can they do that if the person going in isn't playing anything? Personally I wouldn't want to southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #13

There is a list of banned persons proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #18

I didn't know that. I don't gamble and never have been to a casino. southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #19

You can add yourself to the list proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #34

Wow now that is interesting. I guess if you really have a gambling problem it is a good idea. southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #42

Can politicians be added to the list like Newt? Romney? LiberalFighter Jan 2012 #96

Actually, xmas74 Jan 2012 #45

The place I go actually has pretty expensive food RZM Jan 2012 #64

I have an old friend who works in food service on the boats xmas74 Jan 2012 #69

So, if the food stamp recipient was invited to the casino buffet or one of the shows by a friend - haele Jan 2012 #82

That's not what this bill says proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #16

No, it says they can't enter the gaming areas of the casinos. Chan790 Jan 2012 #99

That is not what the law is about. former9thward Jan 2012 #27

Well I have to say I agree with that. But really how many people go to casinos with food stamps? I southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #28

It's not just food stamps. xmas74 Jan 2012 #46

No what the law says is that you can't enter the casino... etherealtruth Jan 2012 #48

Maybe you could if the casino sells candy bars pstokely Jan 2012 #105

LOL, I would be to embrassed to use them in a casino. But then again I have never been southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #110

why not just brand them? onethatcares Jan 2012 #6

LOL, don't give them ideas. southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #20

..or chip 'em....that way a scanner at the door will catch them... Tikki Jan 2012 #62

WTF? Starry Messenger Jan 2012 #7

Wait a minute. MOST people on Public assistance couldn't even afford to spend monies that way Justice wanted Jan 2012 #8

The slopes these days are slippery The Genealogist Jan 2012 #12

Don't laugh but didn't I read somewhere that Blumberg the mayor of NY wants to put some type southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #26

Michael Bloomberg is an idiot... Chan790 Jan 2012 #100

I agree. When you own your TV station how else would the race have ended. southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #101

another example of Republican's wanting government out of their lives think Jan 2012 #17

That's a perfect description proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #21

How the hell would this be enforced? Would the police have a rhett o rick Jan 2012 #22

The casinos check people as they walk in the door proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #38

I've been to a few casinos and have never been asked for my ID. MNBrewer Jan 2012 #65

In MO, you have to give them a casino card as you walk in proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #66

So every person would be checked against the "food stamp" list each and every time they enter. rhett o rick Jan 2012 #84

The food stamp list would just be added to the list they already have proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #86

When you go to a casino they check you against a list? Not where I go. rhett o rick Jan 2012 #91

In MO, they check everyone who enters proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #92

Unbelievable. There is no check at the door in Washington the State rhett o rick Jan 2012 #95

People can add themselves to the problem gamblers list pstokely Jan 2012 #106

This would be enforced one way: WHEN SOMEONE WINS jpljr77 Jan 2012 #109

Very good point. nm rhett o rick Jan 2012 #111

The scarlet letter liberal N proud Jan 2012 #23

You "gotta" love the war on poverty ... etherealtruth Jan 2012 #24

How can the government stop someone from participating mackattack Jan 2012 #32

It's the war on the poor ,as Haleeeburton orpupilofnature57 Jan 2012 #33

10-to-1 says the actual reason has something to do with the buffets. Shandris Jan 2012 #35

They should ban churches from accepting donations from them also Major Nikon Jan 2012 #37

++++++++ Now we're talking! alphafemale Jan 2012 #40

She should have just sent him expired coupons pstokely Jan 2012 #107

She should have just sent him expired coupons pstokely Jan 2012 #108

The treatment of the needy and even the criminal Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2012 #39

It is absurd that we even need to discuss this Taitertots Jan 2012 #41

It's all programs for assistance in Missouri. xmas74 Jan 2012 #47

The poor do NOT deserve any enjoyment in life ... etherealtruth Jan 2012 #49

You don't need it with me. xmas74 Jan 2012 #50

I don't know if I am heartened or disheartened by these threads etherealtruth Jan 2012 #56

I live in Missouri. xmas74 Jan 2012 #59

Just because Republicans want something banned doesn't mean it's a problem. EFerrari Jan 2012 #51

Yep.. all it takes is for ONE "winner" to comment that they were poor and had once used food stampa SoCalDem Jan 2012 #76

Just because a republican legislator introduces legislation about something MH1 Jan 2012 #71

What if you work for a casino xmas74 Jan 2012 #43

Casino employees are not allowed to gamble proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #55

I know they're not allowed to gamble xmas74 Jan 2012 #58

They just won't let them past security at the door proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #60

Unless they change the wording of the law xmas74 Jan 2012 #68

Silly. Food stamp recipients don't WORK. proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #73

duh! xmas74 Jan 2012 #75

Missouri identifies Missouri casinos as sure-lose propositions cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #52

Many bills are introduced. Few become law. nt MineralMan Jan 2012 #53

Yet they have no problem with those same people spending money on lottery tickets. madinmaryland Jan 2012 #54

here in SC a person on assistance cannot collect lottery winnings RedRocco Jan 2012 #81

Since when did they start asking for ID's in Missouri casinos? trumad Jan 2012 #57

They screen everyone who comes in proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #61

Never had mine scanned... trumad Jan 2012 #78

I have casino cards proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #79

On entrance...? trumad Jan 2012 #80

They already have a list of folks who can't come in proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #88

How about introducing a bill to kick out senators who put up police state Cleita Jan 2012 #63

Okay, sure- they can pass this law as soon as they can guaranty that proceeds from the Lottery go to stlsaxman Jan 2012 #70

Actually that money does go to education proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #74

May-be they should extend this ban vankuria Jan 2012 #72

You forgot about school field trips xmas74 Jan 2012 #77

His embraced cruelty is a measure of his ignorance. Solly Mack Jan 2012 #83

What if they work there? PotatoChip Jan 2012 #85

In that case they are probably banned from playing there anyway RZM Jan 2012 #89

Hmm, yeah. I hadn't thought of that. PotatoChip Jan 2012 #90

Which party practices 'class warfare'? WI_DEM Jan 2012 #103

Quite sure this would violate privacy laws and due process rights in the Constitution. yellowcanine Jan 2012 #104