Gambling should be banned

[lovett]

Gambling offers no social benefits whatsoever. It destroys lives, families, and offers nothing in return. It's nothing but a way for the rich to literally steal from the working classes, except gambling is a lot less subtle than their preferred methods.

It returns a thrill to the gambler. Superficially that might not sound particularly beneficial, but most of human endeavour is aimed at thrilling, entertaining ourselves. You may as well ban Hollywood or Disneyland if your going to condemn that.

 

[JerichoHill]

Just because you don't like something doesn't mean that it should be banned for the entire society.

Your suggestion is facist.

 

[Yeekim]

The OP did have some near sensible posts recently. I had a feeling this was not going to last...

I, however, think that if two spouses share property, one should be able to restrict another's access to casino.

 

[Narz]

The OP did have some near sensible posts recently.

Miraculous. I guess there's hope for us all!

I, however, think that if two spouses share property, one should be able to restrict another's access to casino.

I agree (though not complete restriction, IMO, just a dollar amount restriction).

 

[Bill3000]

Poker is no worse than Day Trading

Correct. Ban the stock market!

 

[Phlegmak]

Regarding the opening post, gambling does indeed offer society no benefit, but it's a matter of personal choice. If dumb people want to throw their money down the toilet, let them.

 

[holy king]

I am a poker player. having said that I can see reasons for banning gambling

a friend of mine is professional poker player. (for about a year now, so let's see, so far he can afford quite some lifestyle.)

yeah, he produces absolutely nothing and ruins people, but it could be worse, could be a capitalist.

 

[MobBoss]

I enjoy watching the World Poker Tour too much, so no.

 

[lovett]

a friend of mine is professional poker player. (for about a year now, so let's see, so far he can afford quite some lifestyle.)

yeah, he produces absolutely nothing and ruins people, but it could be worse, could be a capitalist.

What does an Olympian, actor or ride operator produce?

'Nothing', yet we don't condemn the theatre, sports or theme parks.

 

[holy king]

What does an Olympian, actor or ride operator produce?

'Nothing', yet we don't condemn the theatre, sports or theme parks.

well, entertainment at least. losing your money to a winning player hardly is entertainment.

 

[Mad Man]

Do state laws even apply to Indian reservations?

No reservations have there own laws.

 

[Jazzmail]

Gambling should be monopolized by the government. It would be like tax that some people actually want to pay, even get addicted to.

A big improvement over the slush to foreign bank accounts that casinos currently are.

 

[Rashiminos]

Don't play poker, or play poker with me, for chips.

 

[Bigfoot3814]

No reservations have there own laws.

Are you some kind of Indian?

 

[Annex]

No reservations have there own laws.

But state and federal laws still apply to Indian owned casinos.

 

[Mise]

It's called "gaming" now, not gambling.

 

[Mad Man]

Are you some kind of Indian?

Actually yes

But state and federal laws still apply to Indian owned casinos.

only if the casino is outside the reservation.

 

[Bigfoot3814]

Actually yes

I don't think we've ever had a Native American on CFC before.

 

[choxorn]

If you really want to ban casinos, you should really ban churches too. They are after in the same business: parting fools from their money.

QFT!

Oh, and arcades too. Yeah, you MIGHT get to play a while and win some tickets and nice prizes for those quarters, but what if you suck?

 

[Kozmos]

What else should be banned because you "don't like it"?

Fat people.