Several states have recently enacted legislation to permit casino gambling on river boats docked in their states. Gambling is permitted only while the boats are traveling in the rivers surrounding or inside the states. One governor issued the following statement: "It wouldn't matter how many gaming statutes are passed or how many legislatures passed them, the fact of the matter is that commercial gambling is wrong." This governor's views:

a. indicate that he follows the natural law theory.

b. are most parallel to those of Oliver Wendell Holmes.

c. indicate that he follows the positive law theory.

d. indicate that he is against principles of justice.

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Braelyn

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14 February, 05:00

Several states have recently enacted legislation to permit casino gambling on river boats docked in their states. Gambling is permitted only while the boats are traveling in the rivers surrounding or inside the states. One governor issued the following statement: "It wouldn't matter how many gaming statutes are passed or how many legislatures passed them, the fact of the matter is that commercial gambling is wrong." This governor's views:

a. indicate that he follows the natural law theory.

b. are most parallel to those of Oliver Wendell Holmes.

c. indicate that he follows the positive law theory.

d. indicate that he is against principles of justice.

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Harper Mclaughlin · Answer 1

Option D

Explanation:

Based on his statement, he is against the principles of justice.

He stated that " It wouldn't matter how many gaming statutes are passed or how many legislatures passed them", shows that he doesn't not respect the institution that made commercial gambling legally based on the statutes and legislatures been passed. this statement expresses it opinion about it and it indicated that he is against the principles of justice that allowed it.