My conservative parents and I talk about online poker every now and then, so I wasn't surprised when they asked me if I had seen the "60 Minutes" report on the Absolute/Ultimate Bet cheating scandals.
I was eager to hear their unsolicited impressions.
My parents, who are in their 60s and 70s, generally feel suspicious of online gambling, but they've become convinced by my results that poker is a game that can be beaten. They don't seem to have a moral problem with gambling, but they also recognize that some people can't control their gambling habits. They don't see the need for gambling in our society, but they believe the government shouldn't limit people's rights without good reason.
Their questions to me after viewing the "60 Minutes" piece were revealing:
What political party in Congress is opposing the regulation of online poker?
What's to stop another cheating problem like this from happening again?
Will they arrest Russ Hamilton?
How do you know online poker is safe?
My parents watched the "60 Minutes" segment, and they saw a problem that needs to be fixed. In their minds, it's obvious that something needs to be done.
P.S. 500th post!
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