Why not have the federal government legalize gambling in the whole nation?

Cyprus! asked:


I heard that states can decide this but what if the federal government added an ammendment to the constitution or something similar legalizing gambling throughout every state and DC?

Ruth

Tags: Constitution, Federal Government, Legalizing Gambling

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3 Responses to “Why not have the federal government legalize gambling in the whole nation?”

1. wartz Says:
   March 27th, 2009 at 9:20 am

   Your question is incoherent.

2. john d Says:
   March 28th, 2009 at 11:25 am

   Why would they do that? Our government is based upon state’s being able to make their own decisions. The Federal Government tells states that they can allow it if they WANT TO, but that they do not have to.

3. piegowdealer Says:
   March 29th, 2009 at 10:39 pm

   Gambling is not illegal. The sale of alcohol is not illegal. Congress cannot legalize something that is not illegal.

   States have the option of allowing casinos or not. I don’t think it is a good idea for the national government to force states to allow casinos to open in their states especially if the voters decide that they do not want them.