In an interview with KNPR, Barney Frank told interviewers he believes the personal freedom represented by online gambling outweighs the unsupported claims that children need protection from the Internet. Barney Frank explained why he thinks his internet gambling bill in important in an interview with Nevada Public Radio last week.

Once again Barney Frank said allowing online gambling is a matter of personal freedom, the gamblers hero crushed the opponents arguments. Frank says that Internet gambling is a choice, and shouldn’t be restricted by the government without a decent cause. When asked about opponents claims from the likes of Spencer Bachus and others, that online casino gambling puts children at risk, Barney Frank swiftly defended his bill. Frank said: “It is insensible to say the only danger on the Internet is gambling.” Frank noticed that a lot of online products are being protected by age restrictions. “Age restriction happens all the time, it’s nothing new.” said Frank. He said the US utilizes such restrictions for cigarettes, alcohol, and certain sexual material, and gambling at online casinos is no should be no different. While gambling addiction is a danger, it should be treated, just as addiction to video gaming needs treatment, Frank said. He pointed out that no one wants to ban video games, despite addictive behaviour is often found among young gamers. Frank said: “The bottom line is that in most cases, government ought to mind its own business.”