Internet Gambling Prohibition Act will set the Wrong Precedence
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Internet Gambling Prohibition Act: A Misguided Approach
Summary:
The U.S. seems to be channeling George Orwell's dystopian views, echoing themes from Animal Farm and 1984. The Bush Administration’s stance on internet gambling raises concerns about hypocrisy: banning online gambling while promoting brick-and-mortar casinos.
Keywords:
internet gambling, gambling prohibition, prohibition act, gambling ban
Article Body:
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee recently approved the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, sponsored by Virginia Republican Bob Goodlatte, with a vote of 25-11. Goodlatte argued that gambling creates numerous societal issues.
On May 29, 2006, Iowa celebrated the opening of the Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Emmetsburg. Officials expect this new venture to boost the local economy. In Iowa, the Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Gaming Bureau has expanded, now surpassing the agency's general investigation unit. The DCI employs 83 agents across 14 casinos, with 32 new hires since December. An additional 20 agents are expected this year.
Assistant DCI Director Joe Diaz notes that the Gaming Bureau serves as the entry-level position for new recruits. Two new casinos have opened, one in Worth County and the Wild Rose in Emmetsburg, with two more planned in Riverside and Waterloo.
This trend isn't isolated to Iowa; it reflects a nationwide pattern that raises an important question: Why is land-based gambling embraced while online gambling is shunned?
Critics argue that the internet facilitates gambling among minors, who might misuse their parents' credit cards. If this logic holds, then shouldn't all online commerce be banned? Despite instances of online fraud, e-commerce continues to thrive. Since when has fear of potential crime dictated U.S. policy?
Furthermore, the World Trade Organization has ruled that American policies on online gambling violate WTO agreements, yet this prohibition act overlooks that ruling.
The message the U.S. sends is contradictory. Promoting open markets globally while constructing barriers at home sets a dangerous precedent. The selective application of principles undermines credibility and fosters double standards.
The U.S. risks devolving into an Orwellian state, where principles are twisted to fit political agendas. The distinction between online and offline gambling is blurred by economic incentives rather than consistent values. If we aren't careful, we'll wake up to find internet gambling condemned while traditional casinos are lauded as economic saviors.
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