NFL enlists Christian right to fight Barney Frank

[whangarei]

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Engineer, you never cease to amaze me, the direct e-mail to the commish.....

OK, should we organize a e-mail campaign aimed at him?

obg

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Thanks. I got it from a site on the 'net, so I can't be certain yet if it's legit. I'll post if I receive a response.

I think we should all write (email and snail mail). Let them know opposing us isn't free.

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Definately let us know if you get a response. I will send him an email on my personal boycott.

And for those saying we need a mass organized boycott, we don't. Your personal decisions make a difference, however small. It all adds up. So make a personal decision to boycott the coalition, especially the NFL. Of course a PPA-sponsored boycott would be better but there isn't one right now.

[TheEngineer]

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Definately let us know if you get a response. I will send him an email on my personal boycott.

And for those saying we need a mass organized boycott, we don't. Your personal decisions make a difference, however small. It all adds up. So make a personal decision to boycott the coalition, especially the NFL. Of course a PPA-sponsored boycott would be better but there isn't one right now.

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Thanks. Yes, every bit helps.

As for this, I suggested a boycott a few months ago in my "Fight for Online Gaming" thread, but none the folks who replied thought much of it. We do have more info now, so it may be more doable. As for me, I plan on boycotting them. This way, I can send them a note in a couple of weeks informing them of the downgrade from limited viewership to boycott.

I put a read receipt request on my email, so I'll hopefully be able to verify the email address that way. I'll post here as soon as I know.

[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.

[Legislurker]

See if Mr Pappas would like to get on board.

[TheEngineer]

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See if Mr Pappas would like to get on board.

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We discussed it last week (the situation in general...not a boycott per se). I have a call scheduled with him tomorrow.

[TheEngineer]

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Definately let us know if you get a response.

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I just received a read receipt:

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Your message

To: Pugliese, Deborah
Subject: Sponsors
Sent: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:54:50 -0400

was read on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:09:11 -0400

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Per http://www.stressinstitute.com/About...Hall/Blog.aspx :

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NFL Commissioner,

Assistant – Debra Pugliesi

212-450-2000

[email protected]


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Looks like a match. So, start writing and calling everyone! Let them know they aren't drawing for free. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[TheEngineer]

I sent three letters today, spaced out by a few hours each. The first letter was to the NFL. The second was a copy of one of my letters to an advertiser (Anheuser-Busch). The third was a copy of my letter to my senator. I hope we'll all try to fill his inbox this week...a bunch of letters at once will make more of an impact than piecemeal ones, especially as the season hasn't started yet.

I'm not naive enough to think they'll change their minds instantly or completely, but I'd like them to think first next time they decide to write a letter. Perhaps they'll at least think twice before so cavalierly recommending a wholesale ban. The good thing is that this is easy. We should all be able to fire off an email.

[Tuff_Fish]

Email sent.

Go Chargers, ... but I ain't buying nothing.

Tuff

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Nice work on the e-mail address:

Good evening Mr. Goodell,

As a life-long NFL fan, I am writing about your leagues' stance that ALL internet gaming should be illegal (even online poker). Please realize that your letter had a large negative impact in the latest push to get online poker legal status in the United States.

Unfortunately alot of the fans the NFL appeals to also enjoys online poker and this is growing with more internet savvy consumers. Amongst my friends we are starting to realize the negative effect that your league has had on being able to play a game we enjoy. Personally I will not be buying jerseys, trading cards, NFL tickets, etc. as a result of your actions. In any given year in the past I have spent on average $400 on NFL products/tickets.

Please carefully consider actions you may take that effect areas outside of your game. I am very disappointed as a past NFL supporter.

Thank you,

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[Tuff_Fish]

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Would I be a hypocrite for sending one too, even though I very much dislike Budweiser?


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Tuff