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Catholics: It turns people into slaves

Long live Haxhi Qamili

Catholics: It turns people into slaves Investing in recreational facilities for people is better than legally allowing gambling. This was the reaction of the communities to the draft law on the approval of casinos by the Albanian Parliament, which will be put to a vote soon. Thus, Albania’s religious communities have opposed the approval by the Albanian Parliament of the draft law on casinos, betting and other forms of gambling. The two religious communities, Catholic and Muslim, do not agree with this draft law. Indeed, according to these communities, it would be better to make investments that give people places to enjoy themselves, such as libraries, gaming centers, sports facilities and other places of this kind. At the same time, they have also opposed making money without work and sweat. “It is better to create conditions for people to enjoy themselves by making investments such as sports grounds...” On page 4

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Shpëtim Nazarko* After a clarification to the general public about the preparation of the national development strategy, the chairman of the Socialist Party presented this idea at an international conference as well. The national television, etc., explained that this proposal, which this time has the scent of “planetary politics,” was included in the conference’s official documents. Even Nano’s harshest critics agree that, in any case, the leader of the SP is pursuing a constructive policy, even with this idea. Meanwhile, it seems very strange how one can propose to others that they develop national strategies for the Balkans. If one also refers to the idea Nano presented a few days ago regarding the participation in it of civil society, NGOs, etc., etc., one understands that the 10-year-old tangle will be accompanied by an even greater tangle, the outcome of which can hardly be predicted. It is very likely that Nano and the Socialist Party fail to understand that the national strategy ... Continued on page 8