Miami Beach says 'no" to casino gambling

The Miami Beach commissionaires said that gaming carries “severe and painful economic and social costs,” “promotes corruption of the governmental process,” and would “exacerbate traffic.”

People held various signs at the commissioners meeting such as "Art Basel Yes, CasiNO!" One sign said:

What happens in Vegas should stay in Vegas.

Miami Beach Protest organizer, Amy Turkel, said bringing a casino to the area would cannibalize local business and bring an unwanted negative element to the town. Turkel added:

It will tear out the heart and soul of the community. 

Gov. Rick Scott has been trying to push casino gambling on Floridians although it was twice voted down during state-wide plebiscites.

Although casino gambling may be "business friendly" it is certainly not "family friendly."

Pam Bondi, the State attorney general, and Adam Putman, the State Agricultural Commissioner, do not support the governor's agenda for casino gambling.

source: http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/

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