Dueling Newspapers

Newspapers often come out in support of various laws, bills, even presidential candidates, so it is no surprise that Maryland’s newspapers would be talking about whether or not to allow slot machines in the state. The Washington Post and the Baltimore Sun are split as to whether legalization of slot machines is a good idea or not.

On November 4th, voters will decide whether or not to legalize slot machines, which will restrict the influx of the machines to give locations. These sites cannot have more than 15,000 slot machines collectively. The newspapers have decided to comment on the issue with both releasing editorials discussing the merits and problems with the slot machines. Both newspapers are very vehement in their causes.

The Washington Post is against the slot machines, calling them a "neon mirage that will pump money into the pockets of out-of-state racehorse owners and casino operators." The Baltimore Sun is pro slot machines and they say that they are the best way to boost Maryland’s sagging economy. They say that the support of education and health care will drastically fall without the slot machines.

With Maryland looking at a budget shortfall of $432 million, healthcare, higher education and transportation have already started seeing the hits. The governor just cut from those programs $297 million. With the economy continuing the way it has, one can be assured that this is only the beginning of the cuts and that it will get worse before it gets better.
 

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