Is gambling too easy?
| 14:49 UK time, Tuesday, 30 January 2007
Ruth blogging and we've got one vice in mind today: gambling. Britain's first Las Vegas style super-casino is , while in Russia President Putin has ordered all . Are casinos beneficial to the local economy? Or a blight on the community?
The dark side of gambling is . The exponential growth of companies means it's never been easier to have a flutter wherever you are in the world. Does gambling online remove social stigma? Is gambling too easy and accesible now?
In the U.K, doctors have called for gambling addicts to be t on the National Health Service. How far are you responsible for your gambling? When does gambling become a problem? This by could tell you if you are a compulsive gambler.
The U.S have online gambling. Do you think your country needs further restrictions?
We're waiting to hear confirmation of to A C Milan. With Beckham gone already and rumours rife of Figo leaving is this the end for the Galacticos?
We're also dreaming of Thursday's topics already in a super organised way. Blood Diamond is the latest film to get people talking about Africa. Have you seen it? Does it raise issues that wouldn't been discussed normally? Or is it yet another Hollywood gloss?
Thursday also sees the start of the French . How do you feel about the ban? Are you a French smoker? Do you think it will help you to kick the habit?
Other ideas from this morning's meeting
1. X-Ray specs. Leaked documents said to have been drawn up by the Ö÷²¥´óÐã Office and seen by the Sun newspaper say cameras which can could be built into lamp posts to "trap terror suspects". Would you feel comfortable knowing police can see beneath your clothes in the street? Or do you think this is a practical and efficient solution to security worries?
Used already in airports, the scanners show up the naked human form plus any objects concealed beneath the clothes. No anatomy is discernible, however!
2. A 67 year old Spanish woman has become the , after lying about her age to receive IVF treatment. How old is too old to become a mother? How far would you go to have a child? Is it/should it be different for men? This is wondering....
3. - can the peace deal hold? The truce has come into effect after days of talks brokered by Egyptian diplomats. Can Hamas and Fatah put rivalries to one side? What does this mean for the peace process with Israel?
4.Football violence in Italy, parent politics, celebrating religious events in Iraq... it's all in Rabiya's earlier post.
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