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Originally posted by AshleyD
reply to post by MrInquisitive
Florida's 1,000 Internet cafes were shut down immediately
That is the most terrifying thing to come from this, in my opinion. To think, with the wave a pen, the government could destroy an industry like that. It put 1,000 businesses out of order because of some other incident.
That kind of control is terrifying.
Originally posted by Pinke
I almost wrote something along the lines of ...
Surely this is joke. I will eat a selection of my own foot ware and possibly one stylish leather belt of OP's choice if this is true.
If anyone is curious, cooked leather tastes slightly like over done sushi, and plastic booties are best consumed in a broth or soup.
Thanks.
Originally posted by Pinke
I almost wrote something along the lines of ...
Surely this is joke. I will eat a selection of my own foot ware and possibly one stylish leather belt of OP's choice if this is true.
If anyone is curious, cooked leather tastes slightly like over done sushi, and plastic booties are best consumed in a broth or soup.
Thanks.
Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a law on Wednesday aimed at closing hundreds of storefront online gambling operations known as "Internet cafes" across the state.
The online poker and slots operations were at the center of a three-year federal investigation that culminated last month with 57 arrests on money-laundering and racketeering charges.
The investigation prompted the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll over her public relations company's work for a non-profit organization, Allied Veterans of the World.
Florida governor signs law to close storefront gambling
This spring, Florida lawmakers voted to ban Internet cafes that facilitated online gambling in the state. But in doing so, they might have accidentally also banned all computers and smartphones, one lawsuit now alleges.
Lawsuit Alleges Florida Law Bans Smartphones and Computers
The bill “Prohibition of Electronic Gambling Devices,” which was signed into law by Governor Rick Scott in April, “revises provisions relating to drawings by chance offered by nonprofit organizations, game promotions in connection with sale of consumer products or services, amusement games or machines, amusement centers, racketeering activity, & promotional offers …”
Did Wording in a Florida Law Accidentally Ban Computers, Smartphones?
Originally posted by AshleyD
reply to post by MrInquisitive
Yeah, what happened to the Republicans' mantra of "small government"?
Originally posted by AshleyD
reply to post by MrInquisitive
Florida's 1,000 Internet cafes were shut down immediately
That is the most terrifying thing to come from this, in my opinion. To think, with the wave a pen, the government could destroy an industry like that. It put 1,000 businesses out of order because of some other incident.
That kind of control is terrifying.
(b) Secure additional chances or rights to use such machine, apparatus, or device, even though the device or system it may be available for free play or, in addition to any element of chance or unpredictable outcome of such operation, may also sell, deliver, or present some merchandise, indication of weight, entertainment, or other thing of value. The term "slot machine or device" includes, but is not limited to, devices regulated as slot machines pursuant to chapter 551.
Originally posted by RobinB022
Originally posted by AshleyD
reply to post by MrInquisitive
Florida's 1,000 Internet cafes were shut down immediately
That is the most terrifying thing to come from this, in my opinion. To think, with the wave a pen, the government could destroy an industry like that. It put 1,000 businesses out of order because of some other incident.
That kind of control is terrifying.
Yes, but it makes sense (in their plan/s), after all.. the cafes were the one last place to be anonymous online-so it seems. I think this is the beginning and this will affect other states one by one with the writing of the laws different so as to confuse the masses.
Just speculating of course. * for you.
Originally posted by charles1952
I have to admit I see a silver lining, but first, please note that the source article headline says it was accidental. This is not a nefarious plot by a group of people.
And here's the silver lining. Remember "We have to pass the bill to see what's in it?" And as we have since learned, what's in it is an unimaginable mess.
Florida made a mistake, it has been caught and exposed. I am certain that it will be amended quickly, and it doesn't affect any other state. That's how it should work. When a state fouls up there are common and effective remedies. When the Feds foul up, the whole country hurts, as it is hurting now.
Use Florida as an example, and the country will be better off.
Originally posted by ownbestenemy
The language is very broad but to pin it to just Republicans is highly partisan; see New York's own....