Should gambling be legal? (1 Viewer)

[George_Washington]

I am wondering what your thoughts on gambling are.

I myself am in favor of legalized gambling. I guess one could say I'm, "liberal" on this issue and I might be. But I just don't see the harm in gambling that some people do. I don't think it would neccessarily lead to more crime. Certainly not that it is the cause of crime. Las Vegas, Nevada, is certainly not the most dangerous city as far as I know. Gambling brings in businesses, shops, entertainment, celebrities, sporting events, etc. Gambling can create many, many jobs and therefore help the economy. I like cards and I just don't see why so many people think gambling is immoral. I know some of it is based on religion. I'm religious but I just don't think God would want to prohibit gambling by any means.

So I think we should introduce more states to legalized gambling. It would not only bring in more money and create jobs but it would also boost tourism and culture. It would give less populated states a broader sense and taste for culture.

 

[Napoleon's Nightingale]

I also believe that gambling should be legalized in all states. The government should also raise the taxes on the casinos' earnings to create additional income.

 

[Real Korimyr #9]

I don't think we need to have the major prohibitions on it that we now have-- especially since many States which prohibit casino gambling hypocritically run a Lottery program and allow churches to hold Bingo tournaments-- but I don't think it needs to be legal everywhere and I support people who want to keep it illegal in their towns or in certain city zones.

Gambling's a lot like whoring. People are going to do it anyway, so it's better to make sure it occurs in a controlled fashion-- but we don't need it occurring right next to residential areas or near schools.

 

[jfuh]

It is legal with a few states as an exception. Otherwise what do you think that the Lottery is?

 

[Lizai]

It is legal with a few states as an exception. Otherwise what do you think that the Lottery is?

Taxes for people who can't do math.

Anyway, I know that gambling causes all sorts of crimes, but I don't see how it would help if people were unwilling to go to the police and have to admit they were gambling. so I vote yes.

Anyway, if people want to lose all their money on a roll of the dice, that's their business.

 

[Jerry]

But......gamboling is legal (lotto).....if you wish for your game of choice to also become an exception, you'll have to show your local politicians how their campaign funds will benefit.

 

[Befuddled_Stoner]

Much like all the other stupid, detrimental **** people do to themselves, it's much better to do it out in public view where the proper authorities can intervene if conditions get too bad. Otherwise, the people who want to do it anyway will just go underground and suffer for the lack of regulation and access to help coping with their problems (if their habits decline to such a level). The majority of people seem to be able to handle their foibles in moderation, it's the small minority of incorrigible ones with that cause most of the problems, and they're the ones most likely to go underground to indulge their habits. Since the problems caused by these people isn't really being mitigated (just moved underground, out of public awareness), why should we spoil the fun for the responsible majority when the net result is to deter a couple of morons from degenerating to the level where their indulgence becomes problematic?

 

[Arthur Fonzarelli]

YES - I see it as a source of revenue

I don't gamble - so a high tax on winning or on casinos wouldn't affect me -

maybe that could open the door for lowering taxes on things like gas -

I know, now I'm dreaming - but it's a good dream so don't wake me :2razz:

 

[Scarecrow Akhbar]

1) Gambling is incredibly addictive and harmful to the individual, and her family.

2) It's not my money, I don't have any right to tell anyone not to gamble.

3) Given the supremacy of point (2), go ahead, there's no Constitutional reason to ban gambling ANYWHERE.

4) Gambling debt should not be eliminated via the bankruptcy laws. The idiot made the bet, make her pay for it.

Those of you thinking the states have a responsibility to ban gambling, explain how it's the state's business. Don't claim that the states have to pay for the bankrupt fool, the states don't have that responsibility either, that's just how politicians buy votes. The only function of the state in the gambling industry is keeping the games honest. That's it. The rest of it is private choice.

Oh, and gambling is a business and it should be taxed at a rate no higher than, and no lower than, any other business in a particular zone. Why discriminate between lawful businesses?

(Isn't is nice what the liberal language feminist revisionists have done for us? Using proper rules of English, I would have had to say "his" as the generic pronoun, but now I can use "her" and make it look like the bimbo's have the gambling problem, not the men...so my kids can grow up reading not only that all doctors are women, but that all addicts and wastrels are women, too.)

 

[128shot]

I wasn't aware gambling was even ban in states. I see casinos all the time, and I live in Minnesota..

 

[earthworm]

Yes, the federal government must stay out of this and the states must restrict this "sad" activity...
People should not gamble, but some "get their rocks off" by doing this, so let them, it is a great source of revenue...
Years ago there may have been some laws against it, but this runs counter to the nature of man..I did take some fools in the government many years to learn this...

No vote again as the options were too limited.

 

[vergiss]

(Isn't is nice what the liberal language feminist revisionists have done for us? Using proper rules of English, I would have had to say "his" as the generic pronoun, but now I can use "her" and make it look like the bimbo's have the gambling problem, not the men...so my kids can grow up reading not only that all doctors are women, but that all addicts and wastrels are women, too.)

...O...kay... :screwy

I see no purpose in the existence of slot machines. If they're illegal, people are not going to be using them - and they are the absoloute worst cause of gambling addiction.

 

[bandaidwoman]

Why not, we allow legalized addictions of other types (alcohol and tobacco)

 

[vergiss]

Why not, we allow legalized addictions of other types (alcohol and tobacco)

Yes, but pokie machines have little use except as an addictive... thing. At least alcohol and various drugs, when not abused, are fun.

 

[Latina1]

Where is my freedom restricted? I have been in many countries , they don't have such laws. Let people have the freedom of choice.

 

[Scarecrow Akhbar]

...O...kay... :screwy

I see no purpose in the existence of slot machines. If they're illegal, people are not going to be using them - and they are the absoloute worst cause of gambling addiction.

Who gives you the right to tell others what to do, or what not to do?

Busy-bodies banning gambling or any other victimless activity are the worst sort of immoral scum.

 

[Scarecrow Akhbar]

Yes, but pokie machines have little use except as an addictive... thing. At least alcohol and various drugs, when not abused, are fun.

It's not your place to make that choice for others. Don't like gambling machines? Don't think it's a smart thing to pour your money down a hole when you know the odds are all working against you? Do what I do. Keep your money in your pocket.

Last time I went to Vegas, I spent $500. Only about $20 of that was in idle coins down a slot machine, and I never play any of the many other forms of gambling. Restaurants, shows, shopping, hotels. That's the limit of my authority over the world of gambling. It stops at my wallet.

 

[FallingPianos]

I myself am in favor of legalized gambling. I guess one could say I'm, "liberal" on this issue and I might be.

I thought that was the conservative side...

 

[George_Washington]

...O...kay... :screwy

I see no purpose in the existence of slot machines. If they're illegal, people are not going to be using them - and they are the absoloute worst cause of gambling addiction.

There are plenty of people who use slot machines in a controlled manner just for fun. This thing called, "gambling addiction" really isn't that common at all. Slot machines generate revenue for the state and they're just fun things to use. I really don't see why they should be banned. Besides, why can't we expect people to act like adults and take responsiblity for their actions?