Stick to the fried chicken Kentucky

Here's another example of people who just do not understand the internet and do not realize what their actions could lead to. Kentucky is attempting to seize 140 domain names that are used for gambling websites. Their rationale is that these sites are giving the residents of Kentucky illegal access to gambling and therefore can be seized by the state. Full article

The companies they are going after are held off-shore. It is insane to say they have jurisdiction over these companies and that they can seize their domain name. Imagine Iran bringing legislation against MySpace.com because they feel it violates morality laws in their country and because of that, they are seizing that domain name.

Maybe that seems extreme, but think of American owned internet based companies that provide pornographic material. Imagine the Suicide Girls or Burning Angel losing their domain name and essentially their connection to their clients because a country with laws against pornography seized it. You are destroying a business that pays taxes and provides jobs because of a law in a country that has no jurisdiction over this company.

Maybe it is time to legalize online gambling and have companies in this country that you can monitor and regulate.

By the way Kentucky, isn't it legal to bet on horse racing in your state? I'm pretty sure there's a certain horse race that is vital to your economy. Well, let's just keep those blinders on.