Pokies take a chunk of change

Posted to Waverley Leader (4/8/2011) on 8/8/2011 at 11:07 AM
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"Maslow's hierarchy of needs" may be taught as "Maslow's hierarchy of greed". Since I am not a problem gambler, I cannot really understand their psyche. I can only assume that problem gamblers started off as curious children who found something to entertain and excite them.

Non-gambling addicts like you and I do wish to find that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. However, our desire to do so is not as strong as that of the problem gamblers. Their greed level is far higher that ours. Were there that many problem gamblers before the existence of Casino and Tabarets?

Prohibition, education and imposition of God's laws or human's laws will not help to reduce the number of problem gamblers. These are hopes, ideals, and unreachable goals.

If the society is serious about solving the problem, just like getting rid of the plague, then the source must be eradicated.

Why were all these gambling machines introduced in the first place? It can only be summed up in one word - GREED!

Surprise blow to city

Posted to Waverley Leader (3/8/2011) on 3/8/2011 at 6:07 PM
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How interesting ... So without libraries, will kids sit and read and have a great time somewhere else like home?

I have seen many kids playing computer/internet games, singing, and adults Skyping, etc in the libraries. Entertainment and phone calls (including international ones) were not available free at libraries before, and therefore the provision of internet for games and Skyping should be viewed as unnecessary expense. The same goes to DVD of television series.

There is no evidence that our libraries have been served as "cultural reservoirs". To this end, I think our community centres are under-utilised. I come from the old school, and I enjoy going to libraries with quiet surround to read and research. On many occasions, I had to tell the users to keep quiet and be more thoughtful.