Kentucky Trying to Force Its Ways on the US
Many of you reading this may have heard by now the news of a U.S. judge in the state of Kentucky trying to force the forfeiture of domain names of 141 online poker sites. Though non of the sites are based in Kentucky, they presumably could have customers that live in Kentucky, and since gambling is illegal in that state, the idiot judge believes this means the state can shut down these poker sites.
Not only is this an affront to online poker players everywhere, but it is based on the premise that Web sites should be familiar with the local laws in every municipality in the world, and tailor their sites according to them. This is preposterous.
In lieu of this, Sherman Bradley of the Online Casino Advisory has called for a boycott of all things Kentucky, especially Kentucky gambling.
Bradley appealed to not only gamblers, but citizens concerned about Internet censorship and the horrendous legal precedent being set in Kentucky. As the judge’s moves were made to protect horse racing and attack an industry the state has chosen not to tax, Bradley argues that the best response by the thousands of upset individuals is a boycott, hitting Kentucky in the revenue department.
Bradley especially demanded boycotts of Churchill Downs, which hosts live racing from October 26th until November 29th, TwinSpires.com, which is an online gambling site owned by Churchill Downs, and the Kentucky lottery.
I for one wholeheartedly concur and agree with this boycott.
