CIMT: gambling

[NotSoBadKarma]

Hi guys,

Why is gambling considered as CIMT when, unlike say, prostitution, it is not only legal but is a source of revenue for many states? I know the distinction between "moral" and "legal" but if you go down this path, smoking should also be CIMT, don't you think?

Anyway, just a thought for a semi-serious segue.

 

[PerpetualGC]

Gambling should be CIMT only if the person gambling has had advanced Statistics, Probability, or Operations Research training

I don't think their definition of 'gambling' includes Powerball or scratch offs and the such, tho...

 

[Bobsmyth]

Hi guys,

Why is gambling considered as CIMT when, unlike say, prostitution, it is not only legal but is a source of revenue for many states? I know the distinction between "moral" and "legal" but if you go down this path, smoking should also be CIMT, don't you think?

Anyway, just a thought for a semi-serious segue.

You mean to say illegal gambling. Legal gambling is permissible and does not go against moral character determination.

 

[SEA400]

Gambling should be CIMT only if the person gambling has had advanced Statistics, Probability, or Operations Research training

you have a valid point there.

Just like a lawyer trying to find ways around law.

Or a police office trying to avoid detection.