In an article for Roll Call News, congressman Polis states the issues adamantly for the proposed "Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act." This newly introduced bill would permit and regulate online gambling in the USA. Polis grasps the moment to put aside arguments from the far right who oppose the liberalization of internet gambling in the USA. Polis is rejecting outright the idea that legalization will start a major epidemic of compulsive online gambling and the break down of all moral order, especially among the youth. The congressman points to the fact that in countries which permit online gambling, widespread gambling obsession and over use of the online casinos is not the norm. Polis goes on to say just the opposite; it is true that regulatory systems force online casinos to actively prevent underage playing, money-laundering, cheating and addiction. Strict regulations protect consumers more effectively than the UIGEA prohibition protects Americans, from themselves and a few offshore operators that are sometimes a little less than honest. Freedom of the internet has a great deal to do with whole issue of gambling online. The conservative old school politicians who do not understand the cyber world are afraid of the internet and the power it wields in today’s world of commerce. A letter in support of net neutrality from Polis states that efforts in ensuring net neutrality will allow a free and competitive market for internet content and preserve a free and open internet. The FCC can ensure that the internet remains a level playing field for innovative content, services, and applications. Those applications include online gambling and other entertainment activities that much of the world already enjoys. It is definitely a good idea to keep the internet open and free, regulate online gambling, tax it and use the money to keep people happy and healthy. Posted on: December 17, 2009
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