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I totally agree. Basic needs in Alabama, in my opinion, need help the most. Be interesting to see the language in his proposed bill. Like what I hear him saying. Keep it simple. Hope partisan politics, Alabama style, does not derail the bill.
My opinion is, "I guess Bentley really needs to distract people: Look, here's something shiny!!"
My opinion is that the General Fund should be the beneficiary of the increased funding. The Lottery (according to Bentley) would produce 225 million. Think our General Fund budget is about 1.8 billion. That is about a 14% increase in funding for the general fund. Think the normal budgeting process each year should decide how the money is spent. The General fund touches all state needs. Do not believe there should be any earmarks to the lottery money. http://www.budget.state.al.us/pdf/2016/FY17GFHandout02-03-16.pdf
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion. Personally do not consider a lottery as SIN money. We all take chances in life. Church raffles, investing in our businesses, investing in the stock market, even driving down a 2 lane road at night is a gamble. The lottery as a sin tax has been overplayed to successfully defeat a lottery in Alabama for too long. Time to vote yes for a lottery in Alabama
I was referring to Seigleman's attempt to pass a lottery. The GOP responded with the "BUT IT'S SIN MONEY" argument.
Misunderstood. No doubt the GOP has stood in the way of Seiglemans bill. The "Sin Money" argument gets a lot of Alabamians riled up. Evangelicals, of which I am one, in my opinion has used this issue as a badge of honor and necessary to be a member of the group. I don't believe this time around that that will win. I think the GOP hates Tax increases more than a lottery. They have already voted no on Bentleys tax increase initiative. If basic services in Ala are to be maintained, increased funding seems to be necessary. Think a Lottery is a no brainer.
I would be fine with blocking the lottery based on the sin money argument if they would eliminate all the taxes to my beer, whiskey, smokes and dancin girls.
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