Reading The Intelligencer this week, you would be forgiven if you thought you were reading the Ontario Gambling Daily. From stories about potential developers, to stories from Kingston and Gananoque about the possible move of that casino, to the local war of words erupting among councillors ... there hasn’t been this big of a hot-button issue in this town since, well, I can’t remember. So, why am I writing about it? The answer is simple: too many people seem to have taken leave of their senses, and I can’t take it anymore. Personally, I couldn't care less about whether a casino comes to The Friendly City. I travelled to Las Vegas twice last year, and spent a whopping $20 in the Bellagio — and that’s the total for both trips. Read article