Comments on: Casino Mogul Steve Wynn's Midas Touch

60 Minutes: Charlie Rose Interviews The Man Who Helped Reinvent Las Vegas

[DAW36]

No doubt, Steve Wynn has much to be proud of, with his many sucessess. His deminishing eyesite is a absolutely unfortunate.

Mr. Wynn is or is about to become a member of vulnerable disability group - the visually impared. And given this I find it even more shocking and insensitive that he discriminates against children (and indirectly parents). I was shocked last summer when I was refused entry to The Wynn Hotel becase I was accompanied by my one year old daughter.
I was told it was the owners rules. So much for his quoting the Dolly Lama about not being to full of one self. I guess I am shocked because I am a Canadian and we have civil rights,. I thought this could not happen in America - the nation that is so proud of it's constitution but I guess it does not apply in Las Vegas.

[olayitfair]

Mr. Wynn is a genius, and they don't come along any splashier, more talented or powerful this this man. As a native Las Vegan, I have watched him grow and change Vegas along with his vision (we are the same age). Every new "Wynn" casino (the Nugget and its various remodels and improvements, Treasure Island, Mirage, Bellagio, Wynn, Encore) opening was eagerly anticipated, every new "act" and outdoor volcano an awe-inspiring crowd pleaser. Taking children to Vegas (maybe one of the more dubious outcomes from the allure of his incredible casinos) became a routine for families, and I watched the kids marched with open mouths and shining eyes past the pirate displays and aquariums, join ing their parents in astonishment at the cirque acrobatic theaters and tiger show. He had the courage to put on the Broadway Hit "Avenue Q" when no one else in the conservative casino world would touch its controversial appeal to simple human values of love, tolerance and acceptance of our differences. His genius entertained millions, and I am personally thankful for having his gracious hotels and restaurants to entertain family and friends. Thank you Mr. Wynn.

[SLTL]

I enjoyed all the segments of tonight's show. I always learn something from each one. Each segment may have something for me to learn or to appreciate what I have in my life. In regards to the Wynn segment, it showed me once again that all the money Mr. Wynn has can't change his path in life, eventual blindness. Yes, it would be wonderful if he could see what an impact he could make on the research and development in dealing with his condition. Having the challenges and paying back his father's debt is great. He didn't ask to have the taxpayers to foot the bill for his Dad's debt. He is a self sufficient, independant, and a productive member of society! My hat is off to him for that. Just because he doesn't invest in research or mankind, that is his right. He took the risk and received the reward for his "gamble". I've been to the Wynn hotel. I had a great time and won a little and took it home! Life isn't perfect.

60 minutes: Keep doing the great stories! Would like to see you show what the Intel ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair) students are doing around the world. Competitions are held each year and are in the US. It's a world wide competition and shows how bright our future is with these talented and gifted students being our future leaders!

[jeaneno]

I'm sorry, but what exactly was this segment's relevence to today's viewer? At a time when we are in one of the most negative financial circumstances tthat his country has ever been in--when never before has there been as much reason to follow the very principles that "poor rich men" follow--I find it deplorable that 60 Minutes spent ANY air time raising Wynn's personal issues to the level it did. For two-thirds of my 44-year old life I have watched this show; never before have I felt the need to gag during one of your segments, but tonight I did.

[tina_c_texas]

REGARDING STEVE WYNN..visionary??
Mr. Wynn, I am sure has a significant access to money. I am sorry to hear about his losing his vision. I would like to know why he hasn't thought of the idea that maybe he could be more thoughtful and be known as famous in a more signicant way..Maybe donate huge amounts of money for research on working on some of our high technology abilities and apply that to helping those going blind. We can figure out how to make tiny microchips and cameras in phones..why not put his mark on helping others and perhaps himself in FUNDING bionic type research for people losing their vision??
I guess that would help others just too much for him? and not just himself!