The Dayton Daily News’ recent comment that there is no organized opposition to Issue 2 speaks volumes. Issue 2 is supported by business (the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, for example) and labor (the Ohio AFL-CIO). It is supported by both the state Democratic and Republican parties; by both candidates for governor; by most major newspapers; and most important, by the Columbus community.
Regardless of how you voted on last year’s casino gaming issue, it makes no sense to oppose Issue 2 on philosophical grounds. There’s no philosophy involved here — just a change of address for a casino that is going to be built somewhere in Columbus anyway.
Issue 2 is not about gambling, but about allowing Columbus to make its own decision on where it wants a casino. I encourage you to vote yes on Issue 2 on May 4.
Thomas White
Kenwood