Good News In WA

[Sparta45]

Done. I contacted both of them. Didn't take long.

[ekdikeo]

jzpiano: MIch here too, but I dropped him an email thanking him and suggesting that he could go far in a political career [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Freakin]

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The bill doesn't reduce the penalty to a misdemeanor. It provides an affirmative defense against prosecution unless you're running a gambling site.

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this is the important part.

[ZPinhead]

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Can somebody break this down for me?? Exactly, what types of things should we say when we call or e-mail these guys??

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I put something together that I sent out and have gotten several positive responses from already.

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Representative {Insert Name},

I would like to bring your attention to what I feel is an important piece of recently introduced legistation. I am referring to HB 1243 (bill to provide an affirmative defense to the Class C Felony created by 2006 internet gambling bill) introduced by Rep. Chris Strow.


I feel Senate Bill 6613 (banning internet gambling) which was passed during last years session, was completely overboard in making online gaming a Class C Felony within the state of Washington. Whether I choose to gamble in a completely legal 'Brick and Mortar' casino or in the comfort of my own home should be my choice to make. While I feel that the state of Washington should do its best to protect its citizens, that protection should not extend to the point of 'babysitting' said citizens in order to protect them from themselves.


Thank you for your time,

{Me}

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[EasilyConfused]

Great e-mail. Would you mind posting responses as you get them?

[ZPinhead]

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Great e-mail. Would you mind posting responses as you get them?

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This was the first one I got from Rep. Fred Jarrett:

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Thanks for the heads up. I will get with Chris to learn about the bill and how I can help.


I don't know what is happening on SB 6613. I know of the problems it caused and suspect there may be action. I will find out and report to you.


Take care,
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[ZPinhead]

Just got a second reply from Rep. Jarrett:

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Thank you for your note regarding HB 1243. I appreciate hearing your
views and I agree with your comments. I will watch for this bill to
come before me for a vote and plan to support it when it does.

Take care,

Fred Jarrett
State Representative
41st Legislative District


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[pifhluk]

Not from WA but I sent both of them an email + bump for this thread need everyone to at least call or write whether youre from WA or not.

[PBJaxx]

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Not from WA but I sent both of them an email + bump for this thread need everyone to at least call or write whether youre from WA or not.

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Would you mind posting your email for those of us not from WA?

[Reef]

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