What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas
Posted by John | Filed under Uncategorized
I was in Las Vegas this week at a trade show for business. My client insisted I go. Las Vegas has good entertainment, popular stars, interesting acts, great hotels, great lights, great affordable food and spectacular events. I am a big fan of Celine Dion (much to the embarrassment of my kids) and she was a major attraction there for a long time. A lot of good people have a good time there and enjoy the shows, sights, entertainment and a little gambling for fun. Who wouldn’t want to win extra money gambling…I know I would! In fact the one armed bandit “stole” my $100.00. The weather is great most of the year and great golf courses. I am a fan of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), which hosts a lot of fights. Chuck “THE ICEMAN” Liddell is a favorite. I got a picture of him in Las Vegas shown above. So I thought I was pretty “cool.” Most people get a big kick out of the phrase “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”
The pornography, naked women, strip clubs, Playboy Club, male strippers, stripper ads, naked waitresses at the “family” restaurants, naked bill boards, every ad I saw had something to do with sex either it was using sex to sell food, service, products, an entertainer….or using sex to “sell sex.” Every taxi had a picture of a half-naked woman. The road to the airport was lined with billboards for “gentlemen’s” clubs. Each elevator had some kind of sexy poster selling shows, clubs, Playboy Bunnies, food, spas, massage, or more sex. It is all so degrading to women and so wrong in my opinion!
I felt an overwhelming presence of evil in Las Vegas and it made me Extremely uncomfortable. I could not wait to get out of Las Vegas. I apologize if I sound stupid, naïve, weak, disrespectful, prudish or offensive, but I felt so uneasy the entire time I was there. I am not judging. I have my demons. I am a sinner.I am not in a position to judge anyone, Las Vegas or anything else because I have no right to do so. Only God knows what is in our hearts and minds. I can only be concerned about myself and make decisions about my life. And frankly, I was terribly concerned about being in Las Vegas this week.
I know very good people who look forward to a Las Vegas getaway weekend with great entertainment, food and fun and I respect their right and choice. I just know that Las Vegas is not good for me and I choose not to be there. And I will encourage my family not to spend time there either.
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