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Quote: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
GO TO HELL :devil: !!!
Alcohol and nicotine are the main addictions in the US and they take the majority of lives.
In comparison, gambling addiction practically doesn’t exist.
Gambling addiction is easily fixed – there are lots of places all over the states that will fix it for you for free.
Alcohol and Nicotine are almost impossible to quit.
How much money is the government making off nicotine and alcohol and lotteries?
What about the addiction to religion? People going 2,3,4 + nights a week giving a large percentage of their income to the cause. Maybe the goverment should step in and set a limitation as to how many days a week you can attend and how much you can give! :laughing:
Dominique wrote:Alcohol and nicotine are the main addictions in the US and they take the majority of lives.Yep and Christian Science religion is against that as well.
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.
arkyt wrote:What about the addiction to religion? People going 2,3,4 + nights a week giving a large percentage of their income to the cause. Maybe the goverment should step in and set a limitation as to how many days a week you can attend and how much you can give!HAH! Sounds like a plan to me!Yep and Christian Science religion is against that as well.
No wonder, it takes away from donations to them. All monies should be handed over to the church asap and then they can go ahead and make all our decisions for us. There will be no more trouble and paradise on earth.
Thank you guys, for answering to this. I was overwhelmed with the amount of BS.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0112/p08s02-cole.html
Commentary > Letters to the Editor
from the January 12, 2005 editionLetters
New Congress should address Internet gambling dangers
We applaud your Jan. 6 editorial “Curbing Internet Gambling.” While it is clear that by definition the activities of offshore Internet gambling sites are illegal under US law, more can, and should, be done to halt the spread of this problem.The Financial Services Committee has had a long-standing interest in combating the scourge of Internet gambling, advancing legislation in each of the last three Congresses to bar Internet gambling sites access to the US financial-services system by preventing the use of credit cards, wire transfers, and other bank instruments to fund gaming transactions. While we have twice succeeded in achieving House passage of this important legislation, the Senate has failed to act. Our Committee’s attempts to add anti-Internet gambling provisions to the legislation implementing the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission late last year also fell short.
We agree with your editorial’s assessment of the dangers of Internet gambling, and will continue our efforts in the newly convened Congress to deny offshore gambling interests access to the US market.
Michael G. Oxley (R) of Ohio,
Spencer Bachus (R) of Alabama,
and James A. Leach (R) of Iowa
Members of the House Committee on Financial Services
WashingtonAnd where are the letters from our industry? Is everyone asleep at the controls here?
What is the videopoker type games in pubs, bars and such called?
Are they called videopoker?
I read that thay are the gambling games that grows the most.Look at all those R’s.
wagerprofits wrote:Look at all those R’s.That was “CLEAR” wasnt it …
All three of them need to be lined up and stoned for their ignorance!
Quote:Michael G. Oxley (R) of Ohio,
Spencer Bachus (R) of Alabama,
and James A. Leach (R) of IowaThree wannabees that have nothing else to hang their hat on.
As long as it supports their cause, they will agree – even for the wrong reasons. They do not understand objectivity.
Spearmaster wrote:Three wannabees that have nothing else to hang their hat on.As long as it supports their cause, they will agree – even for the wrong reasons. They do not understand objectivity.
The question is do they truly believe in their own cause? I mean do they actually believe … “While it is clear that by definition the activities of offshore Internet gambling sites are illegal under US law ..” or is it just that hanger to place their hat upon? Or is it more obvious than that and just political double talk and smoke up all of our asses?
It’s clear to me that what they claim to be clear is nothing but cloudy at the very least. Furthermore, if these morons are spewing inaccurate rhetoric that border on “clear lies” what else are they lying about and WHY are they in office?
I think it was Minnesota that just passed state legislation that clearly differentiates between phone lines and Internet lines! If it weren’t so damn cold up there I’d have to consider moving LOL
All three of these guys are at least above 50% in these ratings:
http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_rating_detail.php?sig_id=001656WLook at all the 0’s handed out to the Godless, Cruel, Non-compassionate, Family-hating, Scum.
But Tom Delay gets 100
Ok .. I know I’m a distant by-stander … but I love American politics.
:blahblah:The radical departures taken by the sides could only happen in a country as vast as the United States. The views of the opponents are so polararised … it’s funny … best humour on the planet.
:laughcry:I especially like it when they pretend to make decisions on industries that they patently know nothing about — other than what is preached from the pulpit during the Sunday morning sermons …
Oh … what’s that? They’re serious ?? Oh .. noooooooo
:help:
