You cite a substance and a behavior commonly regarded as addictions -- opioids and gambling, then state these addictions are not afflictions, then that addictions ARE afflictions. Got logic?

That which siphons off essential living expenses for non-essential purposes is afflictive, including opioids and gambling. Kids shouldn't be exposed to either downtown. Keep it on the rez, if you must have them at all. If kids see something as "what adults do" they'll try it and use it to "look grown up." We don't need people gambling away their kids grocery money as role models for our kids downtown. Build your casino on Dry Creek road on 101 & leave P.A. kids unaffected.

Earlier a writer here claimed you'd been in court for meth and child abuse. I asked for your side of the story. I'm beginning to understand why you never replied.

Comparing gun ownership, a vital component of self-defense for many people, to using opioids and gambling, which serve NO useful or essential purpose, is despicable.