1 A kinda long summary of today's article (hehe) 2020-03-31 2 A kinda long summary of today's article (hehe) 2020-03-30 3 A kinda long summary of today's article (hehe) 2020-03-23 4 Brawl Stars 2020-03-19 5 A kinda long summary of today's article (hehe) 2020-03-13 6 A kinda long summary of today's article (hehe) 2020-03-12 7 A kinda long summary of today's article (hehe) 2020-03-11 8 A kinda long summary of today's article (hehe) 2020-03-03 9 A kinda long summary of today's article (hehe) 2020-03-02 10 A kinda long summary of today's article (hehe) 2020-02-28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 [다음10개]   회 원 임예빈 작성일 2020-01-17 Weather    Feeling  Pain 제 목 A kinda long summary of today's article (hehe) 내 용 Gambling is a serious issue that should be banned. Not only is it addictive, but it is also psychologically harmful. The Emotional Neuroscience Center in Massachusetts stated, “Monetary reward in a gambling-like experiment produces brain activation very similar to that observed in a cocaine addict receiving an infusion of cocaine.” Gambling addicts stake more and more money in order to recover what they lost, which is called “chasing losses.” This eventually results in enormous debts, ruining people’s lives in a matter of hours or even seconds. Gambling is simply a form of leisure, so there is no reason to ban it. People should be allowed to spend their money on recreational activities. Preventing people from spending their money on gambling is a very patronizing thing to do. They know what they’re getting themselves into. In addition, casinos create jobs and contribute to tourism. According to americangaming.org, more than 750,000 people work in casinos across the U.S. The casino industry is a vital part of America’s economy. Should Gambling Be Banned?9Rebuttal Debater 1 Henry Gambling is a harmful activity that baits people into spending more and more money. It should not be compared to ordinary activities, such as fishing or basketball. Also, the economic effects of gambling are highly exaggerated. According to John Warren Kindt, a professor at the University of Illinois, casinos create mostly low-paying jobs. The real money goes toward the higher-ups. Furthermore, according to The Washington Post, casinos are associated with crime, bankruptcy, and even suicide. The drawbacks clearly outweigh the benefits. Should Gambling Be Banned?12Rebuttal Debater 2 Ashley Gambling should not be compared to drugs. It is not physically addictive. In fact, most people who enjoy gambling are not addicts. Rather, they are just regular people who find the thrill of gambling to be exciting. According to psycom.net, only around 2 million people in the U.S. consider themselves to be gambling addicts. On the other hand, there are nearly 21 million drug addicts in the U.S., according to USA Today. Most people know the risks of gambling, so it is a conscious choice. Should Gambling Be Banned?15Judge’s Comments Whose argument was stronger? Create a list of your own pros and cons. Consider this as well: Is it possible to effectively ban gambling? (I really wrote this for the last 2hours. Really!) 답변자 Crissy 답변일 2020-01-28 답변내용 Gambling is a serious issue that should be banned. Not only is it addictive, but it is also psychologically harmful. The Emotional Neuroscience Center in Massachusetts stated, “Monetary reward in a gambling-like experiment produces brain activation very similar to that observed in a cocaine addict receiving an infusion of cocaine.” Gambling addicts stake more and more money in order to recover what they lost, which is called “chasing losses.” This eventually results in enormous debts, ruining people’s lives in a matter of hours or even seconds. Gambling is simply a form of leisure, so there is no reason to ban it. People should be allowed to spend their money on recreational activities. Preventing people from spending their money on gambling is a very patronizing thing to do. They know what they’re getting themselves into. In addition, casinos create jobs and contribute to tourism. According to americangaming.org, more than 750,000 people work in casinos across the U.S. The casino industry is a vital part of America’s economy. Should Gambling Be Banned?9Rebuttal Debater 1 Henry Gambling is a harmful activity that baits people into spending more and more money. It should not be compared to ordinary activities, such as fishing or basketball. Also, the economic effects of gambling are highly exaggerated. According to John Warren Kindt, a professor at the University of Illinois, casinos create mostly low-paying jobs. The real money goes toward the higher-ups. Furthermore, according to The Washington Post, casinos are associated with crime, bankruptcy, and even suicide. The drawbacks clearly outweigh the benefits. Should Gambling Be Banned?12Rebuttal Debater 2 Ashley Gambling should not be compared to drugs. It is not physically addictive. In fact, most people who enjoy gambling are not addicts. Rather, they are just regular people who find the thrill of gambling to be exciting. According to psycom.net, only around 2 million people in the U.S. consider themselves to be gambling addicts. On the other hand, there are nearly 21 million drug addicts in the U.S., according to USA Today. Most people know the risks of gambling, so it is a conscious choice. Should Gambling Be Banned?15Judge’s Comments Whose argument was stronger? Create a list of your own pros and cons. Consider this as well: Is it possible to effectively ban gambling? (I really wrote this for the last 2hours. Really!) No corrections noted