[samhass]

So, specifically, what is it exactly that you are afraid of? I wish you could spell it out in bullet format so I can understand. (I mean bullets as in 1,2,3.. I don't want you to come over and shoot me ;D) I honestly do want to understand why you are as opposed, as I am for, OHP. Are you a gambler that is afraid of additional temptation? That I could understand. "Longterm negative consequences" is just to nebulous a term. Heck, Life has longterm negative consequences. We're all going to die.
Money leaves this county for China every day. Will you stop shopping? Will you stop buying things made in China? China is a far greater threat to our entire economy than a small time horse park yet everyone seems curiously mum on the subject.
This isn't going to be Churchill Downs, Craig. If you don't want to play cards or dominoes, then don't. Some of us will enjoy it. Live and let live.