I'm quite happy to see his defenders adopt libertarian ("victimless crime") thinking.
I agree he should be able to gamble. I wish his logic in this was consistent across all his positions on how other people behave. I mean, smoking a joint in the privacy of your own home is "victimless" as well -- a lot cheaper than his million dollar gambling debts too.
Maybe I'm missing something, but are there allegations that Bennett has gambled
illegally? I don't gamble because I don't enjoy it, but unless someone is so wrapped up in gambling that they are damaging their family I've got no problem with them having fun in whatever legal manner they may choose.
The use of certain drugs is, on the other hand, proscribed by law. Personally, I think those laws should be changed, but until they are Bennett's condemnation of drug use and his own enjoyment of a legal vice are IMHO not inconsistent.