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FLASHPOINT for Sep 06, 2007

Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 | 7:23 a.m.

I can see it as the seminal issue of the 2010 governor's race: brothels. Just look at the positions taken by two leading candidates: Gov. Jim Gibbons and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman. Gibbons is against brothels, he recently told the Nevada Appeal, and would sign a bill outlawing prostitution if it came to his desk. He also said it is not a good tourist draw. Goodman, of course, disagrees. He recently told The New York Times that "magnificent" brothels in downtown Las Vegas would be a tremendous boost for the city. Goodman is the reason, the mayor told the Times, the tourism folks don't cater to families anymore . Who needs 'em if you have brothels? Would this be a great race or what?s

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