44 points entryleveljobsc 2 hours ago 9 comments
tt24 1 hour ago | parent
The concept of “illegally promoting” a consensual activity engaged in by adults is so ridiculous.
gdulli 1 hour ago | parent
We rightly restrict tobacco advertising because freedom to advertise is balanced with and does not always trump public health. Rights and responsibilities are not absolute, they exist in a complex tapestry of priorities.
mistrial9 1 hour ago | parent
or, gambling is proven addictive, has provable financial costs to others.. and is therefore regulated. Precedent in Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, some medications, other things.
In other words, in a very free and fair society, I personally see the need for regulation and oversight for this activity. Is that a carte blanche for surveillance and command-and-control things? no .. this is not new, the media over which it takes place is new.
wildzzz 1 hour ago | parent
I like how the Special Agent's affidavit just looks like his wife caught him sports betting and he figured out a way to make it look like he was really investigating a crime.
ChrisArchitect 1 hour ago | parent