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Dear Representative XXX,

I am writing in regard to H.R. 4777: The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act being introduced by Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Rick Boucher (D-VA).

I wish to inform you that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED to this bill and among my friends, family, and business associates, my view is not in the minority. Those whom I have spoken with commonly support their opinion with two arguments:

1. Passage of this bill would be in direct opposition to the World Trade Organization's free trade ruling. What effects would American businesses feel if the WTO and its member nations were to impose economic sanctions as a result of this action?

2. In this day of state run lotteries, scratch-off games, and easily accessible casinos, banning online gambling is not only hypocritical, but financially unreasonable. Acceptance and regulation of these sites would be much more beneficial to the US than banning them out-right.

We will be watching your vote on this matter closely as it will influence our future votes in the XXth district. Please speak for the majority of the citizens in your district and vote against this bill.

Sincerely,
XXX
TOWN, STATE