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Gov. Robb’s Republican opponents have made much political hay of his admitted friendship with certain individuals who have been implicated in the use and distribution of drugs in the Virginia Beach area.
We share the concern of the Dawkins campaign, but feel that while Gov. Robb may have demonstrated naivete and bad judgement in his vacation associations, there has never been any evidence that he was personally involved in any of the illegal activity.
And, we would remind Mr. Dawkins that his campaign has not been blemish-free. Just after his nomination, early biographies distributed called him “Dr.” Dawkins, a* distinction which was retracted when it was learned that his doctorate was of the honorary variety.
Two weeks ago, one of his campaign aides disappeared with part of the proceeds from the campaign. Mail fraud charges are pending.
On balance, we think that Gov. Robb offers the balance of progressive conservatism and governmental experience which will benefit not just Virginia, but the nation as a whole, if he is elected to the U. S. Senate.
'Yes' for racing
Virginia voters are again being asked to vote on a referendum which will bring state-approved gambling to the Commonwealth.
Last year, we opposed the state lottery. This year, we support pari-mutuel betting.
There are several arguments advanced by the referendum’s opponents. The first and often-cited one is that betting on horse races is gambling, and gambling is wrong.
We can’t argue with that, if that is your belief. Just as some people feel that alcohol or cigarettes are immoral and wrong, others decry gambling as an intolerable vice. We respect the opinions of those who hold that belief.
But, the referendum would only create the legal framework for pari-mutuel racing. Each locality would be free to approve or deny the placement of a race track within its boundaries. The majority would rule — yea or nay — in each city, town or county where a race track is proposed.
Second, opponents argue that racing would increase
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