I suppose under that argument that an 8 year old is afforded the same right to freedom of speech and should become a gambling affiliate, eh?
At some point common sense has to step in. A 16 year does not belong in this business. It’s not about freedom of speach its about responsibility and common sense and being able to clearly define what is an activity appropriate for adults and what is appropriate for minors.
Lets not get so silly in the pursuit of defending civil liberties that we lose all credibility and come off as nutters. If we start advocating children participating in the promotion of gambling the general public would DEMAND that the government take serious actions against our industry and they would have the moral high ground to take that position. Lets not allienate millions of parents, please, we already have enough trouble with the far right wing wanting to legislate us into non existance.