Question of the Day: Do You Support Massachusetts Gambling

A subject that's been debated for decades came before the House last week, and it took a step closer towards becoming a reality.

State Representative Jason Lewis (D-WinchesteR), along with the other House representatives passed a bill that would allow one slot machine parlor and two full casinos in Massachusetts by a 123-32 margin. It will next go to the Senate, and Governor Deval Patrick has shown initial support.

Supporters say casinos would breath life into the state's job market and would also bring a steady tax flow into the state. Detractors point to other states with casinos, saying they have a high rate of suicide and addiction.

For today's questions, we want to know:

Do you support gambling in Massachusetts? What do you see as the positives or negatives of such a decision? How often do you travel out of state to visit casinos? Do you think the issues of suicide and addicition are major issues related to casinos?

Answer any of these questions or add other thoughts in the comments section below.