That’s some business model

That’s some business model

EDITOR,

I have read Issue 3 and I am at a loss to explain who benefits from Issue 3 except for those who get 67 percent of the profits. When you monopolize benefits in favor of the few to such a degree some protections should be given. In this case, those who created the issue were so blatant in their greed they did not even pretend to care about some very large groups of people.

Issue 3 does not care about the environmentalist. If you are creating new buildings there should be guarantees of a clean building built with the energy conscious in mind.

Issue 3 does not care about minorities and the poor. There are no guidelines to see that people who need the jobs the most will get them. By putting just a few casinos there will be a hardship for some to get there.

Issue 3 does not care about the taxpayers. Ohio will only get 33 percent of the profits to divide among many groups. That profit margin and what is included should be clearly stated. Why do Ohio residents get stuck with 33 percent tax rates when neighboring states get over 50 percent from their casinos? Why are there licensing fees a fraction of other states fees when the monopoly can limit to only 4 casinos?

Issue 3 does not care about charity groups. Charity nights for schools, churches, children’s groups and benefit for those with sickness and injury will be illegal as interpreted by the attorney general. The ability to give 100 percent of money raised to good causes will be eliminated by this bill.

If the people of Ohio let Issue 3 pass, I am thinking I need some investors to help me with a constitutional amendment for my business. I am a real estate broker. I will be glad to let the state get 33 percent of the profits provided I get 67 percent of the profits guaranteed. You will not have the big real estate companies clutter up a business model. No need to clutter up the media with useless advertising. To make sure there are no mistakes in any transaction there will be no For Sale by Owners. And I do not even have to let you know my commission until the amendment is approved. This new business model could be used for many new businesses. Sound crazy? It is as crazy as voting for Issue 3.

DAVID SOKOL

Youngstown