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Missouri Casinos: No Deadbeats Please



I found this piece of news both amusing and reassuring at the same time.  Apparently, in Missouri, a bill has been proposed that will disallow deadbeats inside casino premises.  That simple line is enough to make me laugh – I can’t really say why.  But anyway, their definition of deadbeat is this (courtesy of Casino Gambling Web):

If you want to be one of those people who disregards your responsibilities when it comes to spousal or child support payments, Missouri has a plan for you. Do not expect to be allowed in casinos in the state in the future.

A Bill has been proposed in Missouri that would put deadbeats on an exclusion list at state casinos. The state is being clear, if you do not have the money to pay support, then you should not have the money to gamble.

“It’s a simple philosophy. If you don’t want government in your life, don’t ask the government to take care of your life. Those deadbeat parents looking to the government to take on their responsibility should be held to a stricter standard to protect taxpayers,” said Rep. Tim Flook, the sponsor of the Bill.

It makes perfect sense, doesn’t it?  I mean, if you have enough money to spend on gambling, then you should have enough to spend on your children.  If you do not have the money to support your children, then you have no business spending whatever money you have on casinos.  Despite my strong attraction to casinos and gambling, I can see the rationale behind this bill clearly.  I am sure it will meet a lot of opposition but I seriously hope that this bill gets passed.

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