Pubdate: Sat, 06 Mar 2010
Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin (HI)
Copyright: 2010 Honolulu Star-Bulletin
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Author: Cullen Wortham

GAMBLING COULD WORK FOR HAWAII'S BENEFIT

I believe that a large majority of citizens want gambling in Hawaii; 
however, some have "guilt fears" about this subject, especially when 
one views the sole reason for gambling as a way to make some quick 
money during these hard times. So let's view the idea of gaming as it 
would look if added to other things we need in our state.

For instance: Other states that have gaming as a major industry also 
have a college degree in gaming ("How To Operate A Casino"). They 
take their own residents and train them to run the state's gaming 
industry. This could open up student interest at the University of 
Hawaii, plus offer a chance to get a degree and be trained for a good job.

A similar combination of education and jobs is in the field of 
medical cannabis. Look at California: It is offering a degree in 
running a medical cannabis business. This could be done here and 
provide training in a new industry, plus bring students to UH.

Another possibility that might be explored: Several places in Asia 
and India are becoming wealthy manufacturing pharmaceuticals. Why 
could we not do this? It would take a minimum amount of land, needing 
only warehouse space.

Cullen Wortham
Piikoi
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