What if your Government made smoking illegal? - Criminalizing online gambling is no different!
As a former online gambler I am still fuming mad at why any government feel they can curtail the rights of its citizens on split moral grounds. What is different about online gambling as opposed to say smoking. Can you imagine the repercussions if the Government was to ban all forms of smoking? It would be disastrous for them come election time.
But they have scant regard for online gamblers who prefer to entertain themselves in the privacy of their homes and not be subject to the noise, the alcohol and the illicit sexual activities associated with some land gambling destinations. Let’s not beat around the bush here, whenever you go to any land based casino you are bound to be subtly approached very subtly by girls and guys playing their trade. But this is not the case if you decide to gamble in online casinos
Why must I subject myself to that kind of activity when I could simply lie on my bed and enjoy my favorite activity without causing harm to anyone. I don't have to drive back home in the wee hours of the morning feeling sleepy and putting other peoples lives in danger. I think it is pure hypocrisy on the part of any Government to pass legislation to curtail legitimate rights and freedoms enshrined in our constitution.
I cannot wait for the day when democracy will prevail in this country again and I can feel comfortable knowing that what the statue of liberty stands for still holds true in this land. Maybe I should get involved in porn or smoking or take up guns and go fight women and children in foreign lands as these seem to be the things that are revered and treasured by the current administration.
Nevertheless as it stands they have criminalized anyone who gambles online, what a shame. There are certainly ways to get around it for the die hard gambler but sometimes the hassle is just too much. This is definitely one scenario where our European brothers and sisters are way ahead of us. Of course we do live in a global marketplace as far as jobs and careers are concerned and maybe that's an option to explore for the future.