ON THE STREET

This week the Southeast Missourian asked, What do you think of a proposed Missouri bill to ban credit card machines that provide quick cash for gamblers on Missouri's riverboat casinos?"

Jennifer Enke, Cape Girardeau

"I don't think the government needs to take any more control of people's lives than they already do. It's a person's responsibility when they go on that boat; it's not the government's responsibility."

Lisa Huffman, Cape Girardeau

"I think it would be a good idea. That way people aren't spending money they don't have ... putting yourself in debt farther than what you already are."

Frank Stoftregen, Cape Girardeau

"I'd say it's probably a pretty good idea really. These silly people seem to blow more money than they've got usually. It cuts out the impulse anyway."

Don Koehler, Cape Girardeau

"I think it would be all right. It would cut down on a lot of people who don't need to be using them I'd think."

Vernon Huffman, Cape Girardeau

"It's your money, spend it. It's just more governmental control over what you can do. They want to stick their nose in all your business. They want to control your life, your money, everything. I don't have no problem with it (allowing credit card machines on riverboat casinos). If people want to spend their cash, so be it."