Slot Machines Outweigh Education

One of the biggest issues this year in the Florida elections is the idea that whoever becomes the new governor of Florida will likely bring in slot machines. This is due mostly to the fact that Governor Bush was incredibly anti-slot machine, and many Floridians would like to see slot machines brought in across the state. However, they would also like to see changes in education, so where is that in this election?

Charlie Crist is in favor of keeping the FCAT exam, which many know is just a huge problem for the state’s schools. Many schools end up teaching their students nothing but what is on the FCAT just so they don’t get a failing grade at their school. Jim Davis has said that he thinks there needs to be change in the way we hold the schools accountable, and that the FCAT is not the way to do it. What is most important, no matter what, is that the schools need more money and slot machines will do that for them. Many think that if the slot machines are brought in and legalized, much of the slot machines’ revenue can go toward helping the school system.

Broward County has already voted to bring in slot machines, although Miami-Dade, when also asked to vote yes for slot machines, decided to vote no. Those that are in support of legalizing slot machines in Florida say that the amount of revenue that could come from the slot machines will make a huge difference in the education system.

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