[Brad from Tennessee]

People who gamble for entertainment aren't the type who use these sites. This industry is based on the compulsive gambler just as drug internet sites that peddle narcotics are based on drug addicts. Some internet "drug stores" originate in North Korea and other terrorists states. Internet gambling could turn into the same kind of cash cow for our enemies.

[Sabramerican]

And people ruin their lives by becoming drunks, yet prohibition was also stupid.

It's just not Government's place. At least the Government of a free people.

[MMcC]

People who gamble for entertainment aren't the type who use these sites. This industry is based on the compulsive gambler just as drug internet sites that peddle narcotics are based on drug addicts.

Sorry, but the people who gamble for entertainment are the EXACT type of people who use these sites. I know hundreds of people who have accounts with various bookmakers and poker sites, and they are all just doing it for fun... and they are all HIGHLY ticked off at the GOP. I'll go vote, because the alternative is too bad, but it wouldn't hurt my feelings to see some of these idiots taken down a peg or two. The GOP needs to get back to decreasing the size and scope of Government. I don't need a nanny.

[ThinkDifferent]

People who gamble for entertainment aren't the type who use these sites.

Evidence?

This industry is based on the compulsive gambler just as drug internet sites that peddle narcotics are based on drug addicts.

Evidence? Are Miller and Budweiser based on alcoholics?

Internet gambling could turn into the same kind of cash cow for our enemies.

By that logic, we should allow it in the US and regulate it. Lots of Americans would rather play at bellagio.com than random sites in Costa Rica or the Isle of Man.

[Stone Mountain]

People who gamble for entertainment aren't the type who use these sites. This industry is based on the compulsive gambler just as drug internet sites that peddle narcotics are based on drug addicts.

Wrong. I don't know where you got that from. I myself have been playing poker online for about 4 years and win about $300-$500 month. It provides me a lot of entertainment. I have many friends in this situation (although most are somewhat less successful financially), and we basically view it as entertainment. I've read many articles about the online gaming industry and their patrons and there's no evidence that I have seen that online gambling has any higher proportion of gambling addicts than brick and mortar casinos.

[Hildy]

Give me a break..my husband and I gambled at these sites for entertainment and I know many more who did. HOW DARE THE GOVERNMENT TELL ME HOW TO SPEND MY MONEY. The truth is the real legitimate gambling sites WANT to pay taxes and be legit. Instead of allowing these sites to be regulated, they just closed them down. HMMMM...who does that benefit? The US casinos who grease the palms of all our corrupt politicians I'm sick of them all

[FastCoyote]

"Internet gambling could turn into the same kind of cash cow for our enemies."

By making US sites illegal, you've made that a certainty.