Thanks for you comments Count...
*I may have indeed misunderstood what "player's advocate" meant. I've read the phrase here many times. Yes, it's in terms of solving disputes. I didn't know that it couldn't also mean working toward what's best for players in the big picture. If management isn't interested in that, I apologize for inadvertently putting words in their mouth. I thought the point of hiring writers and posting articles was for influencing the public debate/mindset in this regard. Sorry if I misunderstood.
*I don't think there are only two alternatives. I think we should put our heads together and come up with a strategy for influencing the future. I think it's better than running multiple versions of the same article over and over again. I don't have any thoughts at all that we could influence this administration. I think there's a decent chance that the industry could influence the thinking of the next administration, particularly with the popularity of TV poker with the viewing masses.
*Saying that gamblers don't mind losing money to organized crime, or don't care whether or not the money they lose goes to organized crime; doesn't mean they're in bed with organized crime. I at no point said that anybody here was in bed with organized crime. We have a difference of opinion on that matter.
Drunkguy...agree completely with your post. I think it's the elephant in the room whenever debates like this begin.
Major...terrorists don't need to launder anything. They're not afraid of getting arrested for ill-gotten gains. Offshore financial vehicles that aren't regulated would be a very convenient way for a terrorist organization to move money to its cells. It doesn't need to be a million dollars for the projects they put together. Not saying that this is happening now. It's clearly something that governments have a right to be concerned about because of the potential. The article was about what terrorism has to do with sports betting. Laundering is more of an organized crime issue than a terrorism issue I believe.
Since your'e with us...could you clarify the advocacy role of Major Wager? Was the goal of the new emphasis on articles and such to move toward influencing the future? I may have misunderstood what the goal was from earlier posts. If so, I apolgize.
Either way...I don't think it serves the sight to misrepresent what gambling opponents are saying, or to invent London subway poisoning terrorist attacks that never happened in front page articles.
Some guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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