Tom Grey

Reverend Tom Grey is coordinator of the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling. In the following viewpoint, he argues that young people are becoming addicted to gambling in record numbers. Like adult compulsive gamblers, Grey writes, teens hooked on gambling often turn to crime to support their habit, and some become suicidal when their debts become unbearable. He maintains that the spread of addictive forms of gambling such as video poker and the promotion of state lotteries and other forms of gambling by state governments have contributed to the problem. Moreover, Grey feels that young people are being drawn to gambling because adults have sent them a message that gambling is acceptable.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What percent of teens are pathological gamblers, according to the viewpoint?
2. What proportion...