Electronic_Company64 t1_izizck3 wrote
This is just a scam to separate gullible dreamers from their money. I am conflicted between my libertarian instincts and my gut feeling that we, as the state, should not be making money off people’s weaknesses. I know, we already do with alcohol and tobacco taxes, but at some point it’s just too much.
Mysterious-House-51 t1_izj1ie9 wrote
Let's not forget the 20% tax on weed sales
RawDoggRamen t1_izjaglx wrote
Get your MMC card! You basically pay the taxes ahead of time!
charons-voyage t1_izlhrzz wrote
Such a shitty thing to do if you don’t actually need it. It turns the whole medical marijuana field into a joke, when MMC should be reserved for patients who actually need it. If you just wanna get ripped and play videogames, good for you, but pay for it.
RawDoggRamen t1_izlk6bu wrote
It cost 175 bucks a year. 150 at some places. The joke is that you're basically paying the taxes ahead of time. So, whoosh. Also, have you actually gone through the process to get a card? It is already a joke.
bostonbananarama t1_izjo6bj wrote
This is quite possibly the most libertarian stance ever...people should have maximal freedom, unless it's something I don't like.
Electronic_Company64 t1_izm0osx wrote
No, I am saying you can do whatever you want, but when the gov’t is actively going after it’s citizens by scamming them with these foolish dreams of big winnings, we might consider if this is for the common good. Again, people can chose to spend their money however they please. I just don’t want the state to be the corner bookie.
bostonbananarama t1_izmbfas wrote
I don't see the scam. Isn't everyone aware of the odds? A Nigerian prince offering you a million dollars if only you send $5,000 today, is a scam. Betting $100 to win $150 if the Patriots beat the Cardinals isn't. We all know they could lose.
Furthermore, nearly every surrounding state allows sports betting, not to mention online bookmaking sites. So any negative which comes from betting is already being suffered, we might as well make money from it, which allows us to use a portion of that money to aid those with a gambling problem.
Electronic_Company64 t1_izqe45q wrote
O.k., scamming was the wrong word,people make choices that work for them. And they certainly have that right. But these sites prey upon people who are addictive personalities, not most, as I will concede. But when the gov’t is making money off a certain percentage of the population that is vulnerable to these entreaties, then they are guilty and responsible for the ruined lives it causes. Better to leave it to the professionals, the Mob. I am not arguing for banning gambling. That would be pointless. It happens, as does drinking and all kinds of other activities that people take part in. I just want the gov’ts role to be minimal and not encouraging.
Hilarias_Glucose_Cup t1_izj6hik wrote
Remember when we were all in lockdown mode and wouldn't let kids go to school but the keno games and lotteries still stayed open at convenience stores? keeping the poor people poor is big business and can never be disrupted.
Hot-Cry920 t1_izj7xhw wrote
Im not poor and i enjoy sports betting. Whats the problem here? Worry about yourself and mind your business. Dont like to gamble then dont go. Now instead of driving to RI i can make wages in MA
Hilarias_Glucose_Cup t1_izj8qik wrote
I don't gamble and i have no issue if you want to piss your money away. Simply pointing out that we prioritize keeping and growing the gambling industry in this state above a lot of other areas. Good luck at the sports book 😂
Flowing93 t1_izj2quq wrote
Spot the fun police. Every other state is making $$ from this. But we cant.. cause of mAh MoRaLs.
Electronic_Company64 t1_izj385n wrote
So we should just take advantage of peoples bad habits so we can make a buck? Nice. You can do whatever you want, but I don’t want to help you fuck yourself.
Flowing93 t1_izj6baj wrote
Who's taking advantage of who? People know what a casino does. Other states allow it, but because you have "higher morals" we can't have fun.
Also being angry at someone who has a different opinion than you, is not a good look bro.
Electronic_Company64 t1_izj7lvz wrote
Why do you think I’m angry? By “you” I mean other people, not you personally. I don’t claim to have higher morals, merely that I would rather not help people hurt themselves. Obviously many people can gamble, drink, smoke without it ruining their lives, but some can’t and these sports betting sites prey on peoples vulnerability. As to the state losing out on revenue, why not close loopholes on corporations instead of further taxing it’s citizens? BTW, I drink, have smoked pot and occasionally buy football squares.
Flowing93 t1_izjlnk3 wrote
That loophole closing will NEVER happen. Going by the same premise that Jeffery epsitine didn't kill himself
Electronic_Company64 t1_izm1gky wrote
Oh, he killed himself alright, by upsetting the wrong people. You are right that the loophole probably won’t be closed So we have to screw our fellow citizens with pie-in-the -sky delusions? Again, I am not against people doing whatever they want with their money, I just don’t want the gov’t involved.
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