Re: Being told \"professional poker doesn\'t contribute to society.\"
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you're missing the whole point of the argument, and so is your mom.
and i don't understand why you all equate paying taxes with contributing to society. americans seem to think there's something patriotic about paying taxes. is that what you guys are taught in school or what?
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The tax argument is ridiculous, but to say poker players don't "contribute" (whatever the [censored] that means) is equally ridiculous. People derive utility from the mere act of existing in society. Economic productivity doesn't even need to be considered. When two people speak, no money has changed hands, but assuming both people enjoyed (or found utility) society still benefited.
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