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US Embraces Vices: Weed, Gambling, and Porn Go Mainstream

America is experiencing a rapid expansion of previously restricted vices, including marijuana, gambling, and pornography, driven by government encouragement and technological advancements. This shift, characterized by a move towards libertarianism and a greater emphasis on money over traditional values, has outpaced the nation's regulatory and social frameworks. States are increasingly relying on revenue from these activities, such as nearly $25 billion collected from cannabis taxes since 2014, while online betting has become ubiquitous, particularly among young men. AI

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US Embraces Vices: Weed, Gambling, and Porn Go Mainstream

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Mike Allen ·

    America is scaling sin in real time. We're all paying for it.

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