I have a suggestion for Sen. Westwood, because I'm not grasping how any fair-minded person can oppose letting the [casino referendum] process go forward. All of Kentucky needs to know either way, and casino gambling will have a huge impact on Northern Kentucky.
Westwood could clearly support the concept of letting the voters decide without being for or against casino gambling itself. He could actively work to see that a referendum bill with good wording gets through the Senate sooner rather than later. He could match his concern for fetal development with greater concern for economic development.
It's time for leadership. The only reasons to postpone this referendum are bad ones.
Now that Election Day is approaching, Westwood is flip-flopping:
In a major departure from a long-held position, Kentucky Sen. Jack Westwood, a Crescent Springs Republican facing a re-election battle, says he would consider voting to put the issue of casino gambling on a statewide ballot.
In the past, Westwood, a retired teacher and staunch conservative, has opposed putting gambling before voters.
Hetzel had it right in March; it is time for leadership. Support Kathy Groob for State Senate!
