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Editorial: Is it time to roll the dice on casinos?
Georgians may favor legalized gambling, at least in theory, but it remains a long shot, for now
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Are Georgians ready to gamble on allowing casinos to take root here? The odds aren’t in favor right now, but based on recent history, it may be just a matter of time. The discussion underway in the General Assembly is whether Georgia should take a bite of the economic apple that serpent is offering.
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Editorial: Dissent should have a purpose
Americans can't expect political leaders to bridge a wide divide until we can find common ground
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Protesters gather outside of a town hall meeting Wednesday held by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins. - photo by David Barnes
Put yourself in the shoes of a member of Congress for a moment. Yeah, it may feel icky, but play along. For this exercise, set aside your political leanings for a moment and imagine you’ve been elected by a constituency that supports your views by a healthy margin.
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