Wow, finally. Ever since Big Brother relented, momentarily, in allowing dog tracks to set up poker parlors I have been anticipating one in Orange Park. This would be terrific on several levels.

Since parimutuel wagering is in decline, the owner operators around the state have been doing what they can to subsidize the tracks. The poker parlors seem to be helping. I do know they are very popular in West Palm Beach and the one in St. Johns County seems to have received a clean bill of health. What with Sheriff Rutherford escalating his attacks on the elderly, both on the streets and in arcades, a safe environment is a necessity for senior citizens to enjoy a little fun.

These poker rooms would add some jobs to the economy and in setting them up in an existing building, it will not require the further destruction of our dwindling land resouces and destroying the natural environment, something pursued relentlessly by the Planning Board and the Clay County Commission.

I have never been a great poker player but I enjoy the gme. I am also an adult who knows when to fold them. I would resent anyone making a decision for me on whether or not it was in my best interests. Since Clay County would require a portion of the proceeds,(the "vig" as it were) perhaps these receipts could be put to exclusive use for our schools, thereby helping David Owens to not shriek "Stop Me Before I Tax Again".

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