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  1. NormBField NormBField is offline

    Springfield, TN
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    Jun 19th, 2006 (6/19/2006 3:27pm)

    Thank you for getting in touch with me to express your views on
    Internet gambling.

    As you know, Internet gambling sites provide avenues for many
    individuals to gamble on poker, blackjack, sports, and other
    activities. I agree with you that such sites provide a means for adults
    to engage in activities that many believe should be left to individual
    judgment and discretion. However, I object to the fact that many of
    these "casinos" are chartered offshore and therefore are not subject
    to the jurisdiction of U.S. tax authorities or consumer protection
    authorities. This is certainly an issue that Congress needs to address,
    and I will work to ensure that it preserves individual freedom while
    maintaining proper consumer protection.

    Thank you for writing to me about this important topic. I look
    forward to hearing from you again regarding this or other issues.
    Sincerely,

    Jim Cooper
    Member of Congress
  2. MuckMe MuckMe is offline

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    Jun 19th, 2006 (6/19/2006 3:43pm) in reply to NormBField

    Translation:
    If we (gov) were smart enough to Tax it we wouldn't give a fuck who it hurt.

    Cigarettes = Kills people = Ok
    Selling alcohol at places you can only drive to = kills people = Ok

    Driving my motorcyle without my helmet = kills only me = Not in my state
    Internet poker =kills no one = GG govment
  3. OMG_LOL_WTF OMG_LOL_WTF is offline

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    Jun 19th, 2006 (6/19/2006 3:52pm) in reply to MuckMe

    My dear son, rules are merely suggestions.

    Hasn't anyone ever told you that?

    Moses gave us the 10 Suggestions, not the 10 Commandments.

    No one tells me what to do.
  4. HammerG HammerG is offline

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    Jun 19th, 2006 (6/19/2006 4:07pm) in reply to OMG_LOL_WTF

    My reply is simple.

    Then states need to be more willing to allow casinos to open or the government needs to give the right to US based casinos such as MGM etc the right to produce online gambling sites.

    Seems to me government is just wanting their money....
  5. BudmansCom BudmansCom is offline

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    Jun 19th, 2006 (6/19/2006 4:32pm) in reply to NormBField

    Let's parse this:

    However, <span>I object</span> to the fact that many of
    these "casinos" are chartered offshore and therefore are not subject
    to the <span>jurisdiction of U.S. tax authorities</span> or <span>consumer protection</span>
    <span>authorities</span>. This is certainly an issue that <span>Congress needs to address</span>,
    and I will work to ensure that it <span>preserves individual freedom</span> while
    maintaining proper consumer protection.

    <span>I object </span>...shouldn't it be,we the people I represent? Do they really object? Show us all the complaint letters that drove you to this conclusion.

    <span>jurisdiction of U.S. tax authorities</span> - Why should they be subject to U.S.? --- they're in another country. You want them subject to U.S. tax, then allow it.

    <span>consumer protection</span><span> authorities</span> - again, what consumers are begging for this? (perhaps the 'it's rigged' fringe?)

    <span>Congress needs to address </span>-Congress NEEDs to address? No they don't. Congress needs to mind their own business, and there's plenty of other business that should be handled rather than this.

    <span>preserves individual freedom</span> - the only thing stated I agree with. I hope he really means it (but somehow, for some reason, I don't think he does.)
  6. tekiller tekiller is offline

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    Jun 19th, 2006 (6/19/2006 4:45pm) in reply to BudmansCom

    plain and simple truth govt wants their cut they cant let an american make any money wiithout getting their greedy rich politican hands a piece of it and as far as representing the people i call bullsh^^ pliticians represent the biggest financial backer to their campaign look at bush the biggest puppet of all and one more thing since when is it the govenrments responsibility to watch amercians financial situation what buisness is it of the government to watch my financial situation id americans break themselves playing poker its their own problem not the govt why betsoff was made to help people with problems their just trying to use this al levrage to get support so they can ban it til they can make thier money
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