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Should they outlaw Gambling?
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We have seen hard drugs outlawed, tobacco almost outlawed, Drinking frowned upon, and they now try and control what we eat.
But something that causes much suffering, hardships and crime, yet they fail to take any measures to stop it, in fact they actually encourage it.
And this is 'Gambling' it's advertised on TV ie Bingo, Football Pools, etc. it is on the internet Poker, the state allows a national lottery, there are bookie's shops on all high-streets where one can bet on horse races, dog races and most sport' results.
Taking into account the hardship and troubles that those who try and get rich at a scratch of a card, a turn of a card, etc. and still spend even more money trying to get back the money that they have already lost
It is gambling that really needs to be outlawed.
But something that causes much suffering, hardships and crime, yet they fail to take any measures to stop it, in fact they actually encourage it.
And this is 'Gambling' it's advertised on TV ie Bingo, Football Pools, etc. it is on the internet Poker, the state allows a national lottery, there are bookie's shops on all high-streets where one can bet on horse races, dog races and most sport' results.
Taking into account the hardship and troubles that those who try and get rich at a scratch of a card, a turn of a card, etc. and still spend even more money trying to get back the money that they have already lost
It is gambling that really needs to be outlawed.
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All you would do is start another black market. I don't remember it but illegal betting was rife prior to the 1960's and it was just like loan sharks now.
As McMouse says why take away pleasure from the responsible majority for the weakness of the minority.
They will still get what they want while denying the rest of the law abiding.
As McMouse says why take away pleasure from the responsible majority for the weakness of the minority.
They will still get what they want while denying the rest of the law abiding.
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That argument can work both ways, Sandy.
I love Casinos, and I enjoy the bookies.
I never gamble online because, for me, gambling is a social activity.
But ... for some people ... maybe it works the other way round, and being online represents a form of social contact. A bit like (dare I say it?) ... AnswerBank ?
I love Casinos, and I enjoy the bookies.
I never gamble online because, for me, gambling is a social activity.
But ... for some people ... maybe it works the other way round, and being online represents a form of social contact. A bit like (dare I say it?) ... AnswerBank ?
Some good points made here about the futility and counter productive results of prohibiting pastimes popular in just about any social grouping of humanity since time began.
Is this then not an argument for removing the criminal element in the supply of marujana by legalising and taxing it in line with these other 'adult leisure choices'?
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Is this then not an argument for removing the criminal element in the supply of marujana by legalising and taxing it in line with these other 'adult leisure choices'?
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The main problem is the amount of people that under normal circumstances wouldnt gamble, but because of the now high profile of internet poker, roullette on TV etc , are being enticed , lured and "cajoled" by smart slick and cleverly worded ads etc to participate in what can only be described as legal theft.
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