Today's Letters: 'Better a Mayor on Coke Than a Union-Loving Jerk'

Published November 26, 2013

Today's letters: 'Better a mayor on coke than a union-loving jerk'

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You can't cure the addictive avarice and hubris of most politicians and careerists, but you can cure drug and alcohol dependency. David J baughn. I vote for James Delingpole's choice ” a crack-smoking hell raiser who kept taxes down, made public … Read more on National Post

Betting firm claims positive impact

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But Cllr Ruth Clark, who forwarded the successful motion, warned gambling can be highly addictive and have long-term consequences. She said: “Gaming machines are like the crack cocaine of the betting industry. Enough is enough. On average gamblers … Read more on East London and West Essex Guardian Series

'Addictive' gambling machines cause concern for Hackney

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FOBTs have been named “the crack cocaine of gambling” because of their high addictive potential. Matt Zarb-Cousin, from Stop The FOBTs, said: “The Council has limited powers on the regulation of the proliferation of betting shops, but these machines … Read more on EastLondonLines