http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html Latest comments for the article: Ohio governor to authorize racetrack slots at middletownjournal. http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-201229 Well, it's this simple . My husband and I go to Indiana twice a month and spend money there. We can now spend our money in Ohio and keep it here. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:53:01 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-201229 2009-07-11T17:53:01Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-200435 It isn't necessarily going to fix the budget, but it will provide millions to the state that otherwise leaves the state to WV or IN. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:49:39 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-200435 2009-07-10T21:49:39Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-200283 If majority rule is considered forcing one group's view down the throat of another, then I'm not sure what you call elected officials working in opposition to the consistently stated will of the majority. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:29:26 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=8#comment-200283 2009-07-10T20:29:26Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-200226 Gambling, in any form, is wrong and everyone here knows it. Yes, it is that simple. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:54:53 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-200226 2009-07-10T19:54:53Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-200224 Dear Hansel, you sure don't understand the racing side of the issue. These horses are taken care of and are treated like kings in their respective barns. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:53:45 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-200224 2009-07-10T19:53:45Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-200230 If the current budget proposals become real it could mean 30,000 low income children will lose care and 7,000 early education teachers will lose their jobs. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:48:59 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-200230 2009-07-10T19:48:59Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-200181 I agree let gambling come to Ohio if the voters should choose so. I completely disagree that gambling will solve our budget issues. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:34:33 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-200181 2009-07-10T19:34:33Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-200198 "Ohio law prohibits "schemes of chance," which include slots and the governor's authority to expand the lottery with a non-ticketed game is legally tenuous. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:31:01 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=7#comment-200198 2009-07-10T19:31:01Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-200188 All you gambling phobes already live in the great state of HO-hio and its that way because you are all afraid of change. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:21:33 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-200188 2009-07-10T19:21:33Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-200171 Keep in mind Lawrenceburg, IN residents do not pay taxes either and still no pot holes.... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:13:57 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-200171 2009-07-10T19:13:57Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-200168 Its time we recall Strickland. He's obviously not going to honor the will of the people. Right now its the lottery/slots, next what will it be? Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:07:39 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-200168 2009-07-10T19:07:39Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-200154 I don't think anybody should vote for anything they're opposed to. But from a business/free enterprise perspective, it makes no sense to me why anybody would oppose gambling. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:58:17 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-200154 2009-07-10T18:58:17Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-200102 you know someone would resort to name calling cause they aren't getting there way. "Oh no you di-in't!" Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:45:42 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=6#comment-200102 2009-07-10T18:45:42Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-200097 so if gambling is a non issue in my life and its not, I dont gamble !!!! WHY should I vote yes to something I'm opposed to. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:43:24 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-200097 2009-07-10T18:43:24Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-200089 YES WE CAN! HECK,drive over to Indiana/Michigan and count how many cars w/ Ohio tags. It's been in the making since Issue3 - Move over hillbillies - stimulate Ohio the right way. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:38:31 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-200089 2009-07-10T18:38:31Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-200082 I voted against the last gambling issue because of how it was constructed, but I do support gambling in Ohio. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:33:37 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-200082 2009-07-10T18:33:37Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-200080 Well, at least Strickland is doing something, unlike most of you posters who have nothing more to do than just whine. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:32:09 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-200080 2009-07-10T18:32:09Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-200072 YES TO ALL! Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:27:47 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=5#comment-200072 2009-07-10T18:27:47Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-200069 NO to schemes of chance NO to slots NO to casinos NO to betting on horses NO-NO-NO-NO-NO Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:24:12 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-200069 2009-07-10T18:24:12Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-200018 "Columbus City Schools Superintendent Gene Harris, who oversees the state's largest public school district, urged lawmakers in a public plea Thursday to resolve their differences or risk hurting kids" Doesn't this same like the same rethoric they use when they want to pass a levy to financially enrich themselves ? Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:02:46 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-200018 2009-07-10T18:02:46Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-200009 You don't know my situation and are quick to judge someone when you know nothing about them. I didn't "plan" on having a child yet, that sort of thing happens, I didn't "plan" on being a single mom, it happens. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:56:33 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-200009 2009-07-10T17:56:33Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-200004 You stupid Obama & Strickland Demorats, funny how he has changed his mind. But, he wants control not the ind. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:53:49 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-200004 2009-07-10T17:53:49Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-199989 just had a brain **** - I'll sell weed and pay income taxes on it to balance my budget. Should be OK with everyone right ???? Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:48:17 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-199989 2009-07-10T17:48:17Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199988 what does being on a level playing field with Ind. have to do with anything. If you want to gamble go gamble, but dont force your views / wants on me as a person who doesnt. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:45:21 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199988 2009-07-10T17:45:21Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199964 tired of politics - I know your situation is difficult, but unless you situation changed drastically after the birth of your child(ren), you should have understood the costs of having children and factored that into your decision to have children. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:43:38 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199964 2009-07-10T17:43:38Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199968 BRING ON THE SLOTS BABY!!! Hey, I didn't vote for the guy, but I support slots and casinos and I don't understand exactly why some Republicans oppose it. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:41:49 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199968 2009-07-10T17:41:49Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199936 Apparently, you don't understand what it's like to be low income and have childcare that runs about $1,000.00 a month. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:30:32 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199936 2009-07-10T17:30:32Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199929 Tired of Politics pay for your kids own early childhood education put then in Daycare with a decent program. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:27:54 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199929 2009-07-10T17:27:54Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-199918 people for.....people against.... whats is it about, the money do not belong to us.... you need money to operate.... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:26:18 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-199918 2009-07-10T17:26:18Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-199910 thank you Gov. Strickland and thank you Rep, Lukey this is way overdo. You just saved 16,000 Ohio racing and we are closer to being on a level playing field with the srrounding state's. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:20:22 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-199910 2009-07-10T17:20:22Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-199899 I don't like Strickland either and I hope he is a one and out wonder. But this isn't about Strickland and him being a democrat, it's about Ohio getting in the black again and staying in the black. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:15:02 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-199899 2009-07-10T17:15:02Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-199881 My 2 year old is being removed from her school after over a year because this moron decided early childhood education doesn't warrant anything. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:13:42 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-199881 2009-07-10T17:13:42Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-199876 Strickland is nothing but a DEMOCRAT LIAR. He campaigned against gambling, yet now wants gambling? Oh, but it's OK because he's a DEMOCRAT. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:06:31 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-199876 2009-07-10T17:06:31Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199874 I agree that we should make it legal here in OHIO, why not? It seems as though everytime I go to the boat in INDY and speak with someone they are ALWAYS from OHIO...Just make it legal.. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:03:01 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199874 2009-07-10T17:03:01Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199870 It does not have to be people that gamble that go to casino's, I been to the boats in Indiana and simply spent money on the great buffet and has some very good food. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:58:43 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199870 2009-07-10T16:58:43Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199869 I don't gamble either but for those who do, the mney should be kept in Ohio and stop supporting other states. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:56:23 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199869 2009-07-10T16:56:23Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199858 We don't need slots betting at tracks - we need the casinos like Indiana has, it's that simple. A casino shouldn't be a ballot issue, someone wants to build, then build, and they will come. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:53:15 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199858 2009-07-10T16:53:15Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199867 I am not a gambler, but I believe if you enjoy gambling, why not stay in Ohio and keep the money in Ohio. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:50:53 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-governor-to-authorize-racetrack-slots-199810.html?cxtype=rss_199810&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-199867 2009-07-10T16:50:53Z