Comment Text:
I strongly *OPPOSE* the proposal of gambling on our elections. I urge the CFTC to *REJECT* this proposal. If allowed, this practice would have definite detrimental effects on our elections and our democracy for the following reasons:
- Allowing this proposal will undermine the integrity of our elections and our democracy.
- Allowing betting on election outcomes will create strong financial incentives for special interests to manipulate and interfere in our elections.
- Allowing this proposal will reduce voter confidence, and lead to a perception that election outcomes are not solely determined by voters’ choices, but also by those who bet on election results.
- Allowing this proposal puts personal gain ahead of the public interest.
- Allowing this proposal undermines the principle of one person, one vote – the bedrock of our democracy.
***Please *REJECT* the proposal of gambling on our elections!
