I've listened to the entire show and enjoyed it. If it really is "religion" stopping the sport, then I think as Damon Thayer may have said (could have been Billy Reed), what about the booze, lottery, smokes, tobacco, and porn mags at the local gas station/convenience store.
The current situation as it is MAKES NO FLIPPING SENSE. The industry is a MAMMOTH supplier of income to commonwealth residents, and by default, a major supplier of tax revenue to the commonwealth.
If the industry had its act together, how could it not muster the strength to say the following in every TV market, newspaper, radio station...
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XX,XXX Kentuckians are directly employed by the racing industry
Horse racing and its related industries contribute __________ to the commonwealth, helping keep your taxes lower
XXX,XXX,XXX dollars has been lost to neighboring states
XX,XXX jobs are going to be lost if the commonwealth doesn't act - and that's just what we need in this economy
The following state legislators do not want slot machines at racetracks, and by default, are hoping one of the commonwealth's most prolific industries continues to decline: _________________________________________
Ask them why they don't support doing everything possible to help racing, and by default, help Kentucky?
If we don't save one of Kentucky's best/most historic/traditional industries, you or someone you know who works in a racing-related industry may suffer.
Kentucky - Unbridled Spirit? Let's get back on the bridle. Demand it!
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The only problem I've had with the show is that all those interviewed are on the side of racing. Was there an attempt to get the detractors on and there perspective. Next week's guests, Brereton Jones, Greg Stumpo (sp?), Corey Johnson, Ray Paulick, also seem to be on the same side of the issue...
An all-out public assault should make Kentucky residents realize the importance of it.
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