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Page 11
Kansas City '09
Change sentence two and three on page 11 under the heading 'What is the dream world of the
compulsive gambler?'
Current: They often see themselves as quite philanthropic and charming people. They may dream
of providing families and friends with new cars, mink coats and other luxuries.
Proposed: They often see themselves as quite generous and charming people. They may dream
of providing families and friends with new cars, big homes and other luxuries.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 46 - Against 49
Failed
Portland '08
Change the word philanthropic to generous.
Current version: 'often see themselves as quite philanthropic and'
New version: 'often see themselves as quite generous and'
Motion to accept above.
Approved 27 - Against 54
Failed
Los Angeles '07
Replace the entire section 'What is the dream world of the compulsive gambler?' with the
proposed attachment.
Motion to accept above as follows:
What is the dream world of the compulsive gambler?
The dream world of the compulsive gambler is not restricted to any age or gender. It is not
based on the length of time one has been a compulsive gambler. The dream world of a
compulsive gambler often consists of at least one of these fantasies: escape, riches, being cool,
numbing of the senses or simply not wanting to face the responsibilities or pressures of everyday
life.
Many compulsive gamblers have fantasies that are driven by past occasional winnings, or the
winnings of others, to the point that they believe another win is just one bet away. This fantasy of
easy riches is the basis for planning the many wonderful things they will give themselves. They
may also dream of the special gifts they will give to their families or friends as soon as they make
that 'Big Win'.
Other compulsive gamblers are driven by the need to escape the pressures of daily life. Their
fantasy is best described as: 'Everything will be better after I numb myself, from this or that
problem, with a few hours of gambling'.
For a compulsive gambler, these fantasies almost always lead to financial ruin, as well as
physical and emotional breakdowns. Even then, many try again and again to turn these fantasies
into reality. For without their dream world, life is unbearable.
Amendment to add the word 'as' after 'at least one of'.
Approved 35 - Against 20
Passed
On the motion.
Approved 9 - Against 79
Failed
Chicago '07
Change the word 'accrue' to 'stockpile' in the 5th sentence of the section titled 'What is the
dream world of the compulsive gambler?'
New version: Compulsive gamblers picture themselves leading a pleasant gracious life, made
possible by the huge sums of money the will stockpile form their 'system'.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 2 - Against 80
Failed
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