IP: BILL WOULD OUTLAW ONLINE GAMBLING == from edupage

[David Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>]

Anyone have any idea how to get a offshore ISP to cut off access? 


Dave


BILL WOULD OUTLAW ONLINE GAMBLING
Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) has introduced the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act
of 1997, which would make illegal the transmission of any information
related to gambling, including bets, wagers or the chance to win a prize or
lottery.  "We don't ask ISPs (Internet service providers) to be law
enforcers, constantly checking sites," says Kyl.  Rather, ISPs would be
asked to cut off Internet access only following a written notice from a law
enforcement agency.  The ISP would not be liable for any damages, penalties
or forfeiture resulting from the perpetrator's gambling operation.  (BNA
Daily Report for Executives 20 Mar 97)