Re: Being told \"professional poker doesn\'t contribute to society.\"
Unless it is televised, poker is just an isolated event inside some room. Nobody not at that table benefit from the game taking place.
Televised poker could be considered entertainment, in the same way as football games, and has a purpose in society.
The society needs leaders (e.g. The President).
The society needs lawyers.
The society needs doctors.
The society needs bank clerks.
I have problems finding any profession that is comparable to poker players in terms of society uselessness.
Edit: Taxes do contribute to society. I'm looking past that right now.
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