Jim. surely you are jesting when you say you see nothing wrong with allowing a parent to encourage a child to gamble.

Although I pay cards every morning, I would never, ever let my grandchildren know what I do. Even my grown children are unaware of my gambling doings.

That is the very last thing I would want any of my family other than my wife know about me.

I believe in the hypocritical philosophy of, "Do as I say, not as I do."

To date, I am very lucky and proud to say that none of my family, other than myself, gamble.

I cannot see anything gambling related that contributes in any way to society.

Come and get me anyone.