The ignorance displayed in this article is amazing.
On his website, Senator Kyl rightly notes, “Internet gambling encourages organized crime,
How exactly does it encourage organized crime? Examples please, Senator.
is rife with fraud and abuse,
How is it “rife” with fraud and abuse? This simply isn’t true. Do some research and get your facts straight; don’t rely on old misconceptions.
ruins credit ratings [of the bettors], and leads many young people to amass thousands of dollars in debt on their parents’ credit cards.”
Please. GIVE ME A BREAK. How is this the casino’s fault? One could argue that shopping malls provide a means for racking up huge amounts of debt. Why don’t they go after the sinful department stores and their glossy magazine ads and window displays?
People need to take a little responsibility for their own actions. I’m reminded of these idiots in the U.S. who tried to sue McDonald’s because they got fat from eating the food. HELLO? It’s your own damn fault you’re fat. Don’t try to blame your lack of self control on someone else. McDonald’s wasn’t holding a gun to your head, forcing you to eat their food.
To its credit, the Justice Department has been vigilant, cracking down on companies carrying ads for gambling websites. It has also gone after banks that have allowed their credit cards to be used for online betting.
It’s really unacceptable for them to be doing this, especially since there doesn’t seem to be a definitive law that specifically bans online gambling. Way to go, Justice Department — keep enforcing those laws that don’t exist. Good job!
One change Congress ought to make: Revise the 1961 Wire Act, which prohibits placing or taking bets across state lines, to specifically include the Internet.
And how exactly would they enforce this?
Federal, state, and local governments also should remain mindful of the myriad problems that gambling can cause. They need to help prevent a money-draining addiction to a belief in chance that has adversely affected the lives of so many individuals, instead of playing to special interests
Again… people need to take some responsibility for their own actions. Casinos don’t make people spend their money. Beer companies don’t make people buy beer. Self control, that’s all it is. You can’t legislate self control.