“Why is gambling in a casino OK and gambling on the Internet is not?” Frank said. “He’s making a big mistake. He’s giving opponents an argument against him.”

Barney Frank is right, but we really didn’t need the help. If ever there was an opportunity to use the term “Cui bono”, this has got to be it. I checked the dictionary to be sure, but the definition just back-linked to this story.

Anyone want to guess whether there is a specific constituency that might be interested in Governor Patrick’s bill?

I am shocked and dismayed (that last bit was typed sarcastically) at the possibility that some businesses might be trying to gain a competitive advantage over other businesses via the laws!

When people ask why I’m so opposed to laws enforcing “moral practices”, “level playing fields”, “indecent activity”, and “unfair competition”, I gleefully point them to stories like this one.

Thanks for posting it.