Color Commentary


State moves in right direction on gaming


Closing the loophole on video sweepstakes machines


is a sound decision by state lawmakers. For every machine that only churns out profits for the


local business that runs them, there are others whose profits are running directly to illicit coffers, and if the case of former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Med- ford is any indication, underground and unregulated gaming is a recipe for trouble.


Matt Tate For gamers, there are plenty of other ways gambling is


perfectly legal in North Carolina, including the state lot- tery where the profits go to educating the state’s youth. Taking a bite of the affected local businesses, especial-


ly in this economy, is a harsh proposition, but a necessary one. When Weaverville decided to implement heavy taxes


and privilege fees earlier this year on the businesses that run these machines, former Weaverville Town Manager Mike Morgan said he had no interest in derailing local businesses and wanted to allow time for the owners to seek alternative means of revenue. Te latest word from a Guilford County judge pro-


longed the ban a bit longer, but the state seems set on maintaining a hard line on these practices. However the state attorney general’s office decides, it


is almost inevitable, though, another loophole will ap- pear and a new tweak in the gaming software will find its way out once again. It may all end up in a court battle, but at least the


state appears to be digging its heels in and that is com- mendable.


Woodfin


World’s Best Carrot Cake receives mention on Huffington Post


Te World’s Best Carrot Cake


in Woodfin was spotlighted on the Huffington Post on Sunday (Nov. 28). Columnist Sandy Henson Corso


wrote: “Giving is such a powerful thing. During the holidays, choos- ing gifts that serve a purpose, keep up with our ideals and respect envi- ronmental concerns are paramount. Here are some gifts I think you will find have the meaning or experience


you are looking to give to others. “Number 5, Organic Carrot


Cake: Words cannot describe how good this cake is. It is probably the best dessert I have ever eaten. Te recipe was a family one that was passed down over the years. Each one of these cakes is handmade in small batches. All ingredients are organic.” More on the article can be found huffingtonpost.com/sandy-


at


henson-corso/the-peace-list-cyber- mond_b_788217.html. World’s Best Carrot Cake is a


family owned bakery located on Weaverville Road. For more infor- mation, go to worldsbestcarrotcake. com.


Te Huffington Post is an Ameri-


can news website and content aggre- gating blog.


Tis special to the Tribune. Graduation judges for NBHS Te North Buncombe High School Parent Connection is asking for community members to judge senior


projects at the high school from 6 pm to 8 pm on Dec. 16. At least 90 judges will be needed. A short train- ing session will begin at 5:15 pm. All high school seniors must complete a graduation project in order to graduate, and judges evaluate their


presentation. Contact Beth Fiore Kral at bethpt@mac.com or at 645-0434 to help or for more informa- tion.


www.weavervilletribune.com 4 THE TRIBUNE/LEADER - December 2 - December 8, 2010 Letters to the Editor


Airport searches violate U.S. Constitution


Dear Editor, Te Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution


states that “Te right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against un- reasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and warrants shall not be issued, but upon probable cause....” Search and seizure is a legal procedure in which


police or other authorities and their agents, who sus- pect that a crime has been committed or is about to be committed, do a search of a person’s property and con- fiscate any relevant evidence of the crime. Our Con- stitutional prohibition against “unreasonable searches and seizures” is based on the premise that everyone is entitled to a reasonable right to privacy. Te U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s


searching of everyone boarding flights -- by physical, electronic, radiation or other means -- regardless of whether or not they are reasonably suspected of be- ing about to commit a crime (i.e., a terrorist act) thus clearly violates, in the most blatant, offensive, and ob- noxious way, the privacy and Constitutional rights of millions of individuals every day. Te TSA’s actions should be challenged in the courts


and stopped immediately. Such searches should be lim- ited to cases where reason exists to suspect that a crime is about to be committed and a warrant is obtained to conduct such a search. To act otherwise is to forfeit our liberties by our very efforts to protect those liberties.


Fred Flaxman Weaverville


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