[sbshaner]

This is total BS, the state of wa. sold out to the local casinos. A while ago they banned smoking here so the local casinos lost alot of revenue to tribal casinos, now the state is trying to make it up with them by banning online poker! Washington state sucks!

http://www.kirotv.com/news/9325961/detail.html

[dimperdoo]

I live in WA as well - so I guess I'm stuck w/ "if you can't do the time don't do the crime" But, this piece of legislation is a true testament to corruption at high levels. The simple fact that the legislative body just squeezed it out w/ no consent by any voters seems to prove that democracy in WA state is a lie. This obviously would not stand to a vote... Of course, I won't even register to vote, so what say do I have? But, at least no one will come to me and blame me for voting in any of these crooked scumbags.
WA state does suck.

[Wylecoyo]

Originally Posted by dimperdoo

The simple fact that the legislative body just squeezed it out w/ no consent by any voters seems to prove that democracy in WA state is a lie. This obviously would not stand to a vote... Of course, I won't even register to vote, so what say do I have? But, at least no one will come to me and blame me for voting in any of these crooked scumbags.

Not trying to flame spray, just inform: We have a Representative Democracy, not a Democracy so even if you did vote there is no guarantee your elected official would or even should vote in accordance with your views or wishes (I know this doesn't sound like it makes sense, but in reality it is the way the system works). The only recourse voters have is to remember which Representatives act contrary to their wishes and punish them by not voting for them again and hopefully removing them from office at the next possible opportunity. Unfortunately this very rarely happens for some reason.

[RTBrandy]

that just p!sses me off

[shadesofgrey]

It really bothers me that this law puts online poker player in the same league as pedophiles, drug dealers, etc. What a line of it. I sure hope this is not a sign of where the US is moving nationally. There is still a push in DC to outlaw it nationwide.

One question: Can you still play for free online? If so, how can they tell if you are playing for free or for money? Basically they would have to decipher encrypted network traffic in order to catch you....

[dimperdoo]

Originally Posted by Wylecoyo

Not trying to flame spray, just inform: We have a Representative Democracy, not a Democracy so even if you did vote there is no guarantee your elected official would or even should vote in accordance with your views or wishes (I know this doesn't sound like it makes sense, but in reality it is the way the system works). The only recourse voters have is to remember which Representatives act contrary to their wishes and punish them by not voting for them again and hopefully removing them from office at the next possible opportunity. Unfortunately this very rarely happens for some reason.

I fully understand that - I'm just pointing out the inverse nature of the system as it applies to this.

essentially: if (at the time of image capture) 86% of people polled said "no, let us play online" -how "representative" is the law?

[Wylecoyo]

Originally Posted by dimperdoo

I fully understand that - I'm just pointing out the inverse nature of the system as it applies to this.

I understand. Unfortunately, it is far too easy for politicians to listen to the special interest money because, for the most part, they know the electorate will either never catch on or will simply vote the party line regardless of how they behave.

[punk1o1]

I feel sorry for you guys living in WA

[mac40k]

I read that the law doesn't have any teeth since there are no funds available to enforce it. OTOH, if you are fortunate enough to be one of those people that makes decent money from it, you now have to lie and not report it as income on your tax return (federal offense) or report it and lie about where it came from.

[Stan'sHero]

Ah, the irony of democracy. There is no democracy.

What news do you see when you watch CNN or read the local newspaper? The truth, or what you simply "need to see?" Who controls the media? Ted Turner? The rich?

Despite my obvious current views, Semper Fi.

My apologies. Imma get off my soap box.