A few weeks ago, I visited a casino for the first time. I wasn't there to gamble- just to have lunch- but I couldn't help but notice how busy the casino was. I'll admit I was surprised at first. I wasn't expecting the place to be hopping like it was during this economic crisis of ours. But then I started thinking that maybe people were using it as an outlet. I'm not sure if my escapist theory is true...if people are actually looking for things to distract them from their financial troubles. People may be turning to things like alcohol, movies and books to, as Billy Joel said, "forget about life for a while." Yes, even gambling. It may seem silly to be throwing your money away a quarter at a time at this point, but just the thought of hitting the jackpot gives people hope for the future, which is definitely what this country needs right now.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Escaping the Crisis?
A few weeks ago, I visited a casino for the first time. I wasn't there to gamble- just to have lunch- but I couldn't help but notice how busy the casino was. I'll admit I was surprised at first. I wasn't expecting the place to be hopping like it was during this economic crisis of ours. But then I started thinking that maybe people were using it as an outlet. I'm not sure if my escapist theory is true...if people are actually looking for things to distract them from their financial troubles. People may be turning to things like alcohol, movies and books to, as Billy Joel said, "forget about life for a while." Yes, even gambling. It may seem silly to be throwing your money away a quarter at a time at this point, but just the thought of hitting the jackpot gives people hope for the future, which is definitely what this country needs right now.
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