tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post884428381041434896..comments2023-10-15T21:42:27.426+08:00Comments on Philosophy Politics Economics: Sports Betting and The End of NEMUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-20326811711794358422010-05-26T13:49:57.188+08:002010-05-26T13:49:57.188+08:00"On what merit was Tan Sri Vincent Tan awarde..."On what merit was Tan Sri Vincent Tan awarded this multi-billion gaming concession which will not only enrich him, but impoverish the rakyat by encouraging more gambling?"<br /><br />We can ponder, argue and debate on the first part of your question, i.e. how come Vincent Tan got the licence? I have no issues with you questioning this.<br /><br />However, the second part of your question is totally irrelevant: "...impoverish the rakyat by encouraging more gambling". <br /><br />Nobody is FORCING the rakyat to gamble. The rakyat has a choice to NOT gamble. Legal or not, if you think gambling is no good for you then don't do it.<br /><br />Just like increasing traffic fines from RM300 to RM1000. If you feel RM1000 is too high a burden for a traffic fine, then DON'T BREAK ANY TRAFFIC LAWS. The rakyat can choose not to break the law. <br /><br />Personally, for me, if the fine is indeed RM1000 and not RM300, I would definitely think twice before breaking the law because RM1000 is a lot more 'painful' than RM300. And isn't that the objective of a fine? To be a deterrent?Full Time Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460127654579417605noreply@blogger.com