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¶ … against the idea of legalizing gambling in the town of Youngstown, Ohio. The writer takes the reader on a short history of the town and exposes the gangster activity that has always thrived within the town. The writer uses this as a springboard to argue that gambling becoming legal would only encourage a repeat of such mob activity. There were four sources used to complete this paper.
LET's NOT REPEAT HISTORY
As the residents of Youngstown debate the issue of legalized gambling, there are many forces being exerted on both sides of the issue. Youngstown, Ohio has been economically deprived for some time and the city government as well as community advocates are scrambling to re-vitalize the area. When advocates of legalized gambling look at cities across the nation who have allowed it, they see improved economics through jobs and tourism as well as money for the school system being obtained. They wave these examples as proof that Youngstown would benefit from legalized gambling. What they don't publicize or address is the seedy side of the issue. Youngstown has long been known as a gathering place for the operation of mob gangs. While the town works to clean up not only its image, but also the actual activities that earn its reputation legalizing gambling would only open the...
People are sitting at card tables or slot machines and enjoying their time off from their jobs, or the responsibilities of home. It looks harmless enough, and advocates of legalized gambling in Youngstown want to know why it can't happen here. Why can't the town use this form of entertainment to better the town's economic standing and growth? The answer is simple. Youngstown does not need to invite crime, violence and problems into its boundaries.
As of the year 2000 Youngstown had convicted over 70 ill reputed mobsters and public officials who did business with the mobsters. " The Mafia has thrived in this mid-sized Ohio city since the 1950s, when a robust economy gave mill workers extra cash to use for gambling games. In the late '50s and early '60s two factions of the mob, one based in Cleveland and the other in Pittsburgh, began to struggle for control. In 1963, the Saturday Evening Post called the blue-collar city "Crimetown, U.S.A." after the battle between the two factions led to 75 bombings over a 12-year period (Ohio, 2000). "
During the 1980's the mob experienced a comeback in Youngstown when public officials were murdered by…
Those who lobby for the legalization of gambling toss out large dollar figures that they insist would be pumped into the school system. "About $186 million annually for all Ohio schools -- money that would be earmarked for schools in the Ohio Constitution, unlike the experience with the Ohio Lottery when it was first approved 24 years ago (James, 1997). " However what the town would lose in money due to extra law enforcement, court time and costs of the District attorney office, victim programs for crimes committed and other gambling related needs would offset any monies the town may or may not garner for the schools.
CONCLUSION
For a town to be in the financial situation that Youngstown is brings many options to the table. While city officials scramble to find solutions and answer to their constituents the idea of legalizing gambling can look very appealing. The appealing part wears off after the economy straightens out and we are left with the crime, the mafia and all that it brings with it for the rest of the city's existence. It is a much better idea to
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