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xmas74

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50. You don't need it with me.

Sat Jan 28, 2012, 12:07 PM

Jan 2012

And are you sure about the exceptions? They may demand that they give up services in order to keep their jobs. In this economy no one wants to give up their job, especially since the casinos around here pay more than $7.25 an hour.

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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