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Internet Poker

by Tryan Hartill

The legislation would clarify and update current law to spell out that most gambling is illegal online. But there would be exceptions — for state-run lotteries and horse racing — and passage isn’t a safe bet in the Senate, where Republican leaders have not considered the measure a high priority.

“Not a priority”.... damn straight it isn’t

The House voted 317-93 for the bill, which would allow authorities to work with Internet providers to block access to gambling Web sites.

317-93? You would of thought it was a bill to outlaw killing puppies.
Of those our own David Wu voted for it, so surely this is something important for us on the Lower Columbia!

Sheesh….

Critics argued that regulating the $12 billion industry would be better than outlawing it. Said Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., “Prohibition didn’t work for alcohol. It won’t work for gambling.”

Here is the final vote tally
Mostly Dems on the No list and a few Free-Market Repubs.

So, does anyone have an argument for this bill?
The “Morals” argument that I see from the supporters just doesn’t cut it.

Jul 13, 03:53 pm | Tryan Hartill
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