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points by mcmcmc 4 days ago | 0 comments

And easily overturned, like Roe v Wade

[–] joshheitzman 4 days ago

One thing is written directly into the constitution the other is not. How are they similar?

[–] mcmcmc 4 days ago

The 10th Amendment exists, and regulation of gambling and/or financial futures are definitely not in the constitution

[–] joshheitzman 4 days ago

The commerce clause say hi: https://probiscope.com/commerce-clause-and-financial-service...

[–] mcmcmc 4 days ago

The Founders didn’t exactly anticipate the internet. If states can place restrictions on certain types of speech (eg porn or abortion advocacy) they can certainly place restrictions on gamblers within their borders

[–] joshheitzman 4 days ago

> If states can place restrictions on certain types of speech (eg porn or abortion advocacy)

This is a matter of whether the state laws violate the constitution.

> place restrictions on gamblers within their borders

This is a matter of if state laws have been preempted by federal laws.

Again these two things are not like each other.