Legal Online Gambling May Return to US 231
According to a story on News.com, legal online gambling may return to the US. The ban, put into place last year, is now in jeopardy thanks to the efforts of folks like Barney Frank, the Democratic chairman of the House Financial Services committee. Frank is of the opinion that adults should police themselves for excessive gambling, and the government should stay out of their way. "Friday's hearing included witnesses from companies that process online payments. In general, they echoed the arguments once used in favor of ending alcohol prohibition and that are now being invoked to decriminalize marijuana: It's better to legalize, tax and carefully regulate an industry than let it flourish with far less oversight in the black market. Some countries already do just that. In the United Kingdom, for instance, Internet gambling is legal and strictly regulated. Some of the larger online casino operators are publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. "
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Re:Barney Frank. (Score:4, Funny)
Why not? His day job involves the world's most profitable brothel - seems like a smart bit of career choice.
Now, why exactly is this relevant to, you know, online gambling, which generally involves a minimum of hot man-on-man action?
Re:He's lying! You can tell, his lips are moving. (Score:4, Funny)
From the same party... (Score:3, Funny)
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Re:From the same party... (Score:2, Funny)
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For tonights' homework, however, I want you to write a paper on paragraphs.
Republicans used to stand for less government. (Score:3, Funny)
Bush isn't even in the top five. Even Carter did a better job at keeping spending under control.