Gambling : opposing viewpoints / James D. Torr, book editor. [print]

Gambling is morally questionable Alberta Conference of Catholic Bishops -- Responsible gambling is harmless fun Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. -- State lotteries are an unethical source of government revenue Michael Nelson -- State lotteries are an ethical source of government revenue North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries -- Compulsive gambling is an addiction Ronald M. Pavalko -- Compulsive gambling is not an addiction Michael Walker -- The gambling industry preys on compulsive gamblers Bernard P. Horn -- The gambling industry is working to reduce compulsive gambling American Gaming Association -- Compulsive gambling is a serious problem among teenagers Tom Grey -- The social costs of compulsive gambling are enormous Henry R. Lesieur -- The problem of compulsive gambling is exaggerated Nick Gillespie -- Legalized gambling harms local economies Economist -- Legalized gambling benefits local economies Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. -- Indian gaming benefits Native Americans Economics Resource Group -- Indian gaming does not benefit most Native Americans David Pace -- The government should halt the spread of legalized gambling Timothy A. Kelly -- The government should respect individuals' freedom to gamble Guy Calvert -- The government should prohibit gambling on the Internet Jon Kyl -- The government should not prohibit gambling on the Internet Tom W. Bell -- The government should ban betting on college sports James C. Dobson -- The government should not ban betting on college sports Danny Sheridan.

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