Re: Fight goes on for pokies win
Originally Posted by
Rocket Science
Yes, all good arguments
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I know it won't be popular 'round these parts, and the issue's obviously fraught with contradictions, but I'd have thought residents have every right to voice their concerns about affairs in their local area, especially where property developments are concerned.
Of course the club actively involves itself in a host of community programs, and its identification with and involvement in the local, mostly working class area is a key plank of the club's PR platform, and central to its image. However, once approved it'll also give an interesting new slant to the club's claims that it's a positive contributor to the social and economic fabric of its local neighbourhood.
On the other hand, you can't blame the club for attempting to raise revenue in the same way some of its rivals have.
One wonder how the AFL might respond if clubs tried generating revenue by operating a chain of brothels.
I agree, it's completely within the rights of residents to protest a decision they don't agree with. It's all well and good for me to want it to happen but I'm not even vaguely effected by the decision apart from the fact it will possibly have a positive effect for the football team I support. I'm also not sure how far we can take our "community club" branding if this is how we decide we can best make the money we need to survive. I'm also interested in the possibility of us taking on a gambling based business as a sponsor of some sort and how they would sell this along with our community club image.
Don't get me wrong I want what's best for the club and believe it can be a positive force both within the AFL and the community but I'm also pretty sure this city would be a better place if pokies were still banned.
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