Your reactions to the online poker law in the US – Part 4

{left}One of the greatest reasonst to teasure being a United States citizen is our vast freedom. Until recently, those freedoms included significantly more protection from government interference in our choice of entertainment. Due to some unfortunate events, including the Janet Jackson “wardrobe malfunction” among others, the conservative right have been working to ban many venues of entertainment. Unfortunately these groups are strongly motivated by religion more than word of law.

“The Unlawful Internet Gambling Act of 2006″ was signed into law late last year. While 76% of the internet poker players in the world come from the United States (partygaming.com). The bill did not get its proper day in court. It was an attached to the safe port act, and therefor to vote it down a representative would have to vote down an act that will help to ensure more security in our ports. According to Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) the bill was rushed through congress and “no one on the Senate-House conference committee had even seen the final language of the bill”.

Unfortunately, a great deal of our rights as citizens are going by the wayside as ear marks on other more pressing bills. It is important that we speak up for those rights we deserve.

I am a strong believer that allowing US citizens to continue in the online poker arena is good for our economy. The internet and its businesses are still the fastest gowing sales tools out there. Given the vast number of US citezens that participate in online poker, if the US government would embrace this “game of skill” the opportunity for profits for companies here at home is huge.

I wanted to open a discussion on this topic. Please feel free to add your opinion on Online Poker in the US.