Petition Text: 20986-CS-R413-U

Whereas, the U.S. House Small Business Committee two-hour hearing of Sept. 21, 1994 on the impact of casino gambling, in reports to the committee by recognized experts who have conducted recent total economic and social impact studies of the effects legalized casino gambling has had upon local and state communities nationwide and the overall effect upon the national economy, has determined that in the long run an overall disproportional negative impact exists when casino gambling is legalized. This long-term negative impact is predatory, regressive, and includes a great increase in public safety costs. This equates to a negative impact upon individuals and families.

Therefore, it is imperative that all United Methodists affirm their stand against all forms of legalized casino gambling and actively inform their local, state, and national government representatives of their concern based upon the studies/reports noted above.

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Petition Text: 20986-CS-R413-U
1996 United Methodist General Conference