Does the American government see its citizens as its children
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Does the American Government Treat Its Citizens Like Children?
Summary
The founding fathers envisioned a nation governed by the people, for the people. However, does this mean the government can dictate what's best for us, even when it restricts personal freedoms?
Key Topics
- Gambling
- Government intervention
- Prohibition
- Internet gambling
Article
Throughout its 230-year history, the American government seems to have strayed from its original purpose: serving the people according to their needs and desires, rather than dictating what’s best for them.
Recent Case: Internet Gambling Ban
A recent example is the Internet gambling ban signed into law by President Bush. This legislation prohibits banks and credit card companies from processing transactions for online casinos, effectively banning internet roulette, blackjack, and poker.
While millions of Americans enjoy these games responsibly, the government has decided to prohibit them for everyone because some individuals struggle with addiction. This approach raises questions about the balance between public safety and personal freedom.
Historical Example: Prohibition
This isn't the first time the government has overridden public preference. In the early 1900s, the government banned alcohol, hoping to curb health and mental issues related to excessive drinking. But instead of educating citizens on the dangers of alcohol abuse, they enforced prohibition.
The result? Alcohol consumption surged, leading to a rise in organized crime involved in bootlegging. Eventually, recognizing their mistake, the government repealed the prohibition laws.
Ongoing Issue: The War on Drugs
The war on drugs, initiated in the early 1980s, is another example of a policy with questionable results. Billions of tax dollars are spent annually, yet drug prices have soared, and addicts frequently resort to crime to support their habits.
Prisons overflow with individuals incarcerated for mere possession, while illegal drug sales and turf wars persist. By choosing criminalization over regulation, the government lost the opportunity to use potential tax revenue for social benefits like education and healthcare.
A Different Approach: Legalizing Online Gambling
The current system isn't effective. While I'm not advocating for the legalization of hard drugs, I strongly support legalizing online gambling. If I want to play blackjack or poker from home, why shouldn't I have that right? It's puzzling that I can visit a local casino but not gamble online.
Enforcing this ban will demand costly monitoring systems funded by taxpayers. Instead, if online casinos were legalized and taxed, or even government-controlled, the revenue could support millions of Americans living below the poverty line.
Conclusion
The American government should reconsider its tendency to treat citizens like children. It's time for the American people to demand a government that respects individual freedoms and seeks practical solutions.
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