NFL enlists Christian right to fight Barney Frank

[TheEngineer]

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August 13, 2007

Mr. G. Richard Wagoner Jr.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
General Motors Corporation
300 Renaissance Center
Detroit, Michigan 48265

Dear Mr. Wagoner:

I am writing to share with you my anger and disappointment at the National Football League’s very vocal advocacy of a ban on all Internet gaming (even non-sports betting such as poker). I fail to understand why their concerns over the honesty of their million-dollar players constitutes an “integrity issue” severe enough to necessitate restricting MY freedoms. Seems they should have enough resources to maintain their integrity without infringing on my liberty. It seems they forget that it’s the fans who make the league possible.

As a result of their work against my liberty, I’ll definitely watch less NFL football from now on. I’ll also be less likely to patronize sponsors who remain silent in the face of this affront to liberty. I did purchase a new Corvette Z06 three years ago from *** ***** Chevrolet in ****, Kentucky [courtesy of the fish [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]], and I am in the market for a new car now. As such, I ask where GM stands on this. Will General Motors support freedom, or will you support Prohibition 2.0?

Thanks for your consideration.

Sincerely,

TheEngineer

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GM called me back today to discuss my letter. I don't imagine they'll stop advertising with the NFL, but at least we were all heard.