Is poker an ethical way to make a living?

[tylerdurden]

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Even stock traders are helping the economy in a weird way. There wouldn't be so many sue-happy lawyers out there if there weren't so many sue-happy people, so they too are providing a service.

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How is that any different than the "service" the poker professional plays by keeping games full? People like to sue other people. People like to play poker. In both cases the "service" being provided is of dubious societal value, but the person with the money is willing to pay for it.

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Lawsuits and poker games ARE very similar in one respect - they both transfer wealth, but neither creates wealth. The creation of wealth is what drives the economy. You can't have an economy based on people suing each other as the primary activity. Ditto for poker.