[80792] in Cypherpunks
Re: Judge bans Internet gambling company from operating in
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Bill Frantz)
Wed May 28 14:51:22 1997
In-Reply-To: <v03102800afb0de19da0a@[207.167.93.63]>
Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 10:23:32 -0700
To: Tim May <tcmay@got.net>, cypherpunks@algebra.com
From: Bill Frantz <frantz@netcom.com>
Reply-To: Bill Frantz <frantz@netcom.com>
At 12:04 PM -0700 5/27/97, Tim May wrote:
>(And the lotteries have incredibly bad payoff odds...something like 30-40%,
>if I remember correctly. A slot machine with these odds would be shut down
>instantaneously as being a theft device! The state lotteries are often
>called "taxes on stupidity," and none of the well-off folks I know ever
>play this sucker's game. So, I should be rejoicing that Ma and Pa Kettle
>are squandering their paychecks on State-run gambling...but the principle
>is the thing I object to.)
I object to the state, providing addictive substances/experiences when
private enterprise could do the job. If they are against addiction, then
they should set a good example.
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