How the Online Gambling Ban helps Al Qaeda
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How the Online Gambling Ban Benefits Al Qaeda
Summary
While the U.S. government justified its ban on online gambling by claiming it supported terrorism, the prohibition may inadvertently benefit groups like Al Qaeda. Rather than hindering these organizations, it may actually aid them.Article
Banning online gambling in the U.S. was intended to cut off funding to terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda. However, this measure might actually benefit them.
Before the ban, most online gambling revenue flowed to publicly owned British operators. Following the introduction of the ban by Congress, these companies swiftly withdrew from the U.S. market to avoid penalties. Yet, online gambling continues, raising the question: who now profits?
The ban doesn't prevent people from gambling online; it merely redirects their money from legitimate operations to less reputable ones, which could be fronts for terrorist activities. These smaller casinos, previously under the radar, now stand to profit significantly from the billions still being wagered online.
Some experts argue terrorists profited by owning shares in publicly traded online casinos, but such logic could extend to any major corporation like Microsoft or Google. Should we ban trading their stocks too?
Once again, it seems Americans may be misled by government officials. It’s crucial for citizens to demand clear, logical answers from their representatives. After all, they serve us.
If you're frustrated with these policies, there’s action you can take. Jim Nickogoski, through his website Angry Online Gambler, has initiated a movement against the Online Gambling Ban. The platform also features an online petition, allowing you to express your disagreement and demand the reversal of this law.
The most effective way to ensure online gambling doesn’t fund terrorism is regulation. By working with online casinos to establish a licensed and transparent industry, we can ensure our money isn’t supporting those who threaten our troops and national security.
Take action: write to senators, congressmen, and even the President. Ask for evidence that this law truly benefits us. Many Americans believe that bans rarely work; even if online casinos were run by terrorists, people might still gamble simply because it's prohibited.
Ultimately, engaging with this issue and demanding accountability could lead to a change in the law.
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