[tjh]

Funny thread.

Just to point out to folks that poker and some other forms of gambling are not illegal because they are morally wrong or cause society harm. Although that may or may not be the case.

Gambling, cock fights, and the like are illegal because people make money at these activities. Uncle Sam considers a substantial part of your money as HIS money. Gambling/poker is illegal because it is hard for Uncle Sam to get his share of the money that changes hands.

Of course this is a simplification of the issue but just in case some have not considered the reasons for laws against poker.

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tjh