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 government by the people, for the people. This raises the question: does the government have the right to dictate what citizens can and cannot do, supposedly for their own good?
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Over its 230-year history, the American government appears to have shifted from serving the people to dictating what it believes is best for them. One recent example is the Internet Gambling Ban, signed into law by President Bush. This legislation prohibits banks and credit card companies from transferring funds to online casinos for gambling activities such as sports betting, roulette, blackjack, and poker.
Millions of Americans enjoy these games responsibly every day. However, due to concerns about gambling addiction, the government has imposed restrictions on everyone, banning online casino participation.
This isn't the first time the government has made decisions against public preference. In the early 1900s, it banned alcohol consumption, citing the health and mental issues related to excessive drinking. Instead of promoting education about the dangers of alcohol abuse, the government imposed prohibition. This led to a surge in alcohol consumption and opened the door for organized crime in the moonshine trade. Eventually, recognizing the failure of this policy, the government repealed the ban.
The ongoing war on drugs is another example of a well-intentioned but problematic approach. Since the early 1980s, billions of tax dollars have funded this campaign, yet drug prices have soared. Some addicts resort to crime to support their habits, filling prisons with individuals whose main offense is drug possession. Instead of criminalizing drugs, the government could regulate and tax them, using the revenue for social programs and universal healthcare.
To be clear, I do not advocate for the legalization of hard drugs. However, the current system is flawed. On the other hand, I strongly support the legalization of online casino gambling.
If I choose to play blackjack or poker from my home, what right does the government have to stop me? It doesn't make sense that I can’t play online but can easily visit a local casino. Enforcing this ban will require costly software and technology to monitor bank transactions, diverting tax dollars that could be used otherwise. If the government regulated online casinos, the profits could help improve the lives of many Americans, including those below the poverty line or homeless.
The American government needs to reconsider its approach of treating citizens like children. Alternatively, the American people must demand a government that truly reflects their will.
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