The Taveras Telenovela Casino Lawsuit

By her own account, former attorney and gambling addict Arelia Margarita Taveras does not hold a high seat in the popularity polls these days. After unleashing her suit, Taveras reports in her nine minute confession style video, which appears on this article, that many out there who do not really know her are condemning her for not accepting personal responsibility and for trying to manipulate her own personal, social, and professional crash for gain.

Lots of gain.

In addition, Taveras has even launched her own site so that "people could view my lawsuit without having to pay for it or go to the courthouse to view it", and as a refuge for others who have been downtrodden by the casino machine.

Mission of Righteousness
Contrary to popular opinion, says Taveras, she is espousing nothing but altruism in her lawsuit. The "racketeering" casinos need to be brought down; she is but a humble messenger. Never mind that a mere 20 million beans would hardly put a dent in the multi-billion dollar casino kingdom. Or that nowhere in her videotaped statement does she make any mention of what she would do with the money toward continuing her battle to bring down the Evil Empire or to help fellow strugglers, which would seem to be the first step in silencing her skeptics.

Best of Luck, Arelia
At the end of the day, who is to judge whether Taveras is a glutton or a saint? Who can really tell what her motives really are, no matter how strong the indications? At the end of the day, all I have to say is this: Some problem gamblers recover and go home. Others will not stop until they empty out the house.

Arelia, you have nothing left to loose and these are your highest stakes yet. Good luck.