Title:
Gambling / Margaret Haerens, book editor.
Author:
Haerens, Margaret.
Publication Information:
Detroit, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2011, c2012.
Call Number:
HV6710 .G31416 2011
Abstract:
This volume explores the topics relating to gambling by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
ISBN:
9780737758382
9780737758399
Series:
Opposing viewpoints
Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
234 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents:
How should gambling be treated? Gambling must be restricted / Les Bernal ; Gambling should not be restricted / Shikha Dalmia ; Government should not be hypocritical on the gambling issue / John Stossel ; Sports betting should be legal / Evan Weiner ; States rush to legalize sports betting and expand gambling for revenue / Diane M. Grassi ; Dog racing should be banned / Amy Pedigo ; Dog racing should not be banned / Harvard Crimson ; Horse racing should be reformed / Jay Ambrose ; Horse racing should not be banned / Chris Antley -- What are the economic and social implications of gambling? Gambling can generate much-needed revenue / Nick Gillespie ; Relying on gambling revenue is poor fiscal policy / Steven Malanga ; Gambling is harmful and causes human suffering / Michael McCarthy ; Gambling bans encroach on civil liberties / Radley Balko ; Racinos hurt the economy / Adam Ragusea ; Racinos have economic benefits / Gary Rotstein ; Horse racing is cruel and dangerous for horses / Bonnie Erbe -- How should the US government treat online gambling? The federal ban on online gambling is warranted / Thomas E. McClusky ; The federal ban on online gambling should be overturned / Radley Balko ; US ban on online gambling on way out? / Diane M. Grassi ; The United States should not allow the World Trade Organization to interfere in online gambling law / Phyllis Schlafly ; The United States should heed the World Trade Organization decision on online gambling / Lorraine Woellert ; Online poker in California should be restricted / Robert Martin ; Online poker should not be restricted in California / Michelle Minton -- What are the effects of online gambling? Online gambling is harmful / Bob Goodlatte ; The danger of online gambling has been sensationalized / Jacob Sullum ; The government has a right to protect citizens from predatory businesses / Spencer Bachus ; The online gambling ban is an encroachment on civil liberties / Barney Frank ; Online gambling is regulated and safe / Michelle Minton ; Online gambling is unregulated and dangerous / John Shadegg ; Online gambling creates underage gambling addicts / Spencer Bachus ; Legalizing online gambling will protect children and teenagers.
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