[Theo]

In all honesty, I don't see why so many FReepers are against this legislation. Gambling itself is seedy enough; online gambling seems to be the bastion of spam gangs. What am I missing? Is there some reason we should support online gambling? Are those who support online gambling the same as those who support the legalization of pot for all uses (not just medical uses)?

[mysterio]

Because some of us still believe that grown ups don't need our friend the government to protect us from ourselves. It used to be called rugged individualism.

[Wormwood]

I can't speak for anyone but myself, but I'm a little tired of having my behavior regulated by the venal, the ignorant, and the arrogant. Maybe I don't want the State to monitor and regulate personal behavior which does not encroach upon the person or property of others.

But then again, I'm no longer a Repblican because of these 'foolish' ideas.

[UncleJeff]

I think you're asking the wrong questions.

From where does Frist derive the authority to regulate commerce in other Countries??

Is this really a priority matter for the Country at this time??

Is this a proper way for Law to be made??

Is this the stupidest political move Frist ever made?? He just alienated several million voters Republicans badly need in a month, voters who really don't figure it's any of the Government's business if they want to play cards.

Never mind the minor point that the Supreme Court ruled several years ago that poker is a game of skill, not a game of chance...

[Kay]

I agree with you Theo. I don't understand why FReepers are upset about this.

As a mother of sons, I have seen one of their friends lose $1000 to online gambling. As a result, his parents took away his computer -- forever -- until he leaves home. He can use their computer but only when they are in the room.

I just have to say: "I'm DELIGHTED with this legislation and I never saw it coming!!" No doubt there are ways around it but it will help teenagers!