IS “Excessive Gambling” / “Gambling Addiction” a SOCIAL INJUSTICE?

Published March 6, 2014

Question by kevin45: IS “Excessive Gambling” / “Gambling Addiction” a SOCIAL INJUSTICE?
if so, how ?

like does it break the wheel of life ?
how does the catholic church view it ?

Best answer:

Answer by ZCT
Excessive gambling is basically a person who lacks the self control to gamble in a reasonable way, within their means.

It would only really be a social injustice if people were forced to gamble or constantly encouraged to do so. But they are not. Gambling is a free choice, so if people choose to participate and lose a bunch of money, it is hardly a social injustice.

It would be like me whining that I am broke having just purchased my summer clothes from Prada, Armani and Gucci. Yes it would be nice to do that, but I can’t afford to be spending that kind of money. If I do it anyway, it is not a social injustice it is just me being irresponsible.

As for the catholic church, I’m not sure how that is relevant to a free society.

Toledo Mayor Michael Bell’s response to casino trying to help curb gambling addiction
Hurting or helping? Hollywood Casino wants to help educate people on gambling addictions. WNWO asks how casinos hurt and help gambling addiction. For the lat…