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 positive law theory.
B)indicate that he follows the natural law theory.
C)indicate that he is against principles of justice.
D)are most parallel to those of Oliver Wendell Holmes.

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The governor's statement indicates that he follows the natural law theory, which holds that certain actions are inherently right or wrong based on moral principles rather than legal or social constructs. The governor's statement suggests that he believes commercial gambling is wrong in and of itself, regardless of whether it is permitted by law or not.

Several States Have Recently Enacted Legislation to Permit Casino Gambling