speak your mind on the internet gambling bill!

[jasonHoldEm]

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my letter is good, but is dependent on the guy actually reading it i guess.

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I'm just into the direct approach [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Like the other poster said it probably doesn't matter much what you send to washington as they are just going to get a for/against tally, but your letter would be excellent to send to friends/family members/total strangers to help campaign for THEM to write their congressman/senator (and I might steal it for that very purpose).

J

[TheMetetron]

I realized as much as I care about this I still haven't sent a letter. Guess Monday would be the time to do that.

[sublime]

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I realized as much as I care about this I still haven't sent a letter. Guess Monday would be the time to do that.

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send an email! and do it NOW!

with the increased security given to snail mail and goverment officials, it might not make it in time.

[sublime]

i am also sending emails to every single blog i read and urging them to post something on their sites enocouraging people to email local congressmen. this isnt just about gambling, and i am sure most people can realize that.

[jasonHoldEm]

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i am also sending emails to every single blog i read and urging them to post something on their sites enocouraging people to email local congressmen.

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Good idea, I made a post on my blog (and hopefully the four people who read it will be encouraged to do something [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] )

J

[Phil153]

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Word. I took a more direct approach, but stole your last paragraph.

Dear Representative XXXXX,

I am writing you 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. We will be watching your vote on this matter closely as it will greatly influence our future votes in the 10th district.

Please speak for the majority of the citizens in your district and vote against this bill.

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This is perfect.

[Stack]

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Word. I took a more direct approach, but stole your last paragraph.

Dear Representative XXXXX,

I am writing you 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. We will be watching your vote on this matter closely as it will greatly influence our future votes in the 10th district.

Please speak for the majority of the citizens in your district and vote against this bill.

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I just sent this. Thanks guys.

[kls834]

I sent this letter before reading this thread, and before it was formally introduced:

I urge you to vote against the upcoming Goodlatte-Boucher Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. I am one of millions of Americans who play poker, and one of hundreds of thousands who play poker online. The majority of Americans see nothing wrong with placing wagers, either online or offline. Our freedoms should not be limited by the moral views of a few extremists. Thank you.

[smartalecc5]

where do i find the email adrress of my senator

[jrbick]

Don't those of us who live in VA have a bit of a problem?