
I am writing this blog only in order to relay to those who may roll through here that you cannot accurately judge an amendment by its cover. I will give one example in particular just so you know how deceptive the names can be.
The particular legislation that got me fired up was Colorado Amendment 50 - Limited Gaming in Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek. Now by all appearances, from this name if I desired limits on gaming I would vote yes to this amendment. But this is not the case. This amendment would "allow residents of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek to vote to extend casino hours, approve additional games, and increase the maximum single bet limit." Does that sound like limiting gaming? NO! It is definitely about 'Limited Gaming' but its trying to remove limits on gaming. There is a nice, pretty little piece in there about giving proceeds to schools but that hardly makes up for the deceptiveness of the name.
I am against gaming funding anything because it capitalizes on a vice and encourages people to succumb to such vices in the name of 'goodwill'... we're giving proceeds to schools. Whatever... anyway, I do not wish to argue the actual content of the legislation but wish to warn individuals to PLEASE read over the amendments your state is passing and KNOW what they entail, not just what they imply through their names. I am assuming this is the case for many amendments. Be AWARE people! Our future depends on it.
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