Reno and Beyond: Taxes Sometimes Get In The Way

Posted by Myrna the Minx on April 11, 2007 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

Its another short and sweet blogging effort thanks to the time its taking me to figure out how much I owe my dear Uncle Sam.

If you take nothing else away from today’s Reno and Beyond, remember the sentiments of Mr. Quintrus Coleman who’s upset that the Nevada Resort Association posters and billboards don’t attempt to portray gambling as the historically culturally diverse activity it is. Gambling has been and continues to be the very fabric of Nevada life and minorities have as much right to be a part of it as anyone. Over the last 70 years, minorities from all parts of America have lost millions of dollars and household possessions just like everyone else. And if they want them to continue throwing their money away on cheap thrills and drinks, the Nevada Resort Association better start giving them their due.
Gibbons would like us all to trust the everything he tells us is the truth. Unfortunately, he seems sort of crazy, so its a leap that’s hard for some to make. But when you say you have the evidence to prove everything is on the up and up, but you haven’t shown anyone but your lawyers, well, pardon some of us for being skeptical.
I wonder what Katie Couric has in store for Fred Thompson this week on 60 Minutes? Will she ask him what many Americans are saying amongst themselves: “But Mr. Thompson, some people watching this would say, ‘I would put my family first always, and my job second.’ And you’re doing the exact opposite. You’re putting your work first, and your family second. Aren’t you being selfish?
Unlike many, I urged caution in the Duke Lacrosse rape case. I’m glad its finally resolved and that the the overzealous prosecutor is under investigation–he obviously made some very bad choices. I revisited what I originally wrote about this back on April 4rth of last year, and I still think it applies:

Its a unique case in which racism, sexism, and classism collide. I only hope that the community of Durham can find a way to coexist through this ugly incident that has opened up the underbelly of isms that exists in most communities to some extent. Durham citizens are angry, Duke faculty are angry, everyone is angry about this and Durham is a small town–ironically often winning awards for the success of its diverse community. I’ve spent a few pleasant days there myself, eating East Carolina barbecue which is really different than regular barbecue. Its a beautiful old tobacco city like those you find on the east coast of Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. Its diverse (44% black) and a high poverty rate (14%) and Duke is surrounded by a large stone wall.