[arthurus]

RE: Point 2- There is no suggestion anywhere that Bennett's gambling caused anyone in his family or social circle to be malnourished or to go about in rags. Gambling is not a sin unless it is done to "excess"-your children go hungry and have no shoes.There is here no reason to chide Mr. Bennett on any score other than the imputed psychological characteristic of aloneness. It is, for a rich man, no different from obsessive solitaire.

[nicmarlo]

is not a sin unless it is done to "excess"-your children go hungry and have no shoes.There is here no reason to chide Mr. Bennett on any score other than the imputed psychological characteristic of aloneness.

Agreed; however, I have read on a couple threads, and heard in the news, the greatest criticism concerning Mr. Bennett's alleged "addiction;" and if that be the case, which certain individuals believe to be, then he should not be suggesting or advising others on virtuous behavior.