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  1. JACK WELCH JACK WELCH is offline

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    Sep 18th, 2008 (9/18/2008 12:02pm)

    As a member of the PPA, I asked my Representative to vote in support of recent bill. She did not. She sent the following to me. - Jack

    <SPAN class=Normal-H><SPAN>Dear Jack:</SPAN></SPAN>

    <SPAN class=Normal-H><SPAN>Thank you for bringing your concerns to my attention. I appreciate the time you took to contact my office on this important issue and welcome the opportunity to respond.</SPAN></SPAN>

    <SPAN class=Normal-H><SPAN>Internet gambling has become a very real threat to our children, particularly young men in college. Many college students, used to <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1221750884_0>playing video games</SPAN> in the consequence free confines of their homes, were unprepared for the thousands of dollars of debts they could accumulate from online <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1221750884_1>poker games</SPAN>. These kids were ruining their credit, destroying their future, and often <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1221750884_2>committing suicide</SPAN> as a result. </SPAN></SPAN>

    <SPAN class=Normal-H><SPAN>My feelings on this issue run deep because I have a personal connection. A friend's husband committed suicide rather than face the hundreds of thousands of dollars in gambling debt he accumulated online. I have seen with my own eyes a family ruined. Addictions like this are difficult to spot, difficult to treat, and should not be enabled by anonymous online activity.</SPAN></SPAN>

    <SPAN class=Normal-H><SPAN>It is preposterous to think that I should sit back and do nothing, particularly when the sharks operating these gambling sites were accruing enormous profits at the expense of our children and families. I do not oppose poker games or wagering, but it is not a restriction on liberty to suggest that this should at least take place amongst friends or at the very least in a casino. </SPAN></SPAN>

    <SPAN class=Normal-H><SPAN>Throughout my tenure in public service, I have always kept an open door and an open dialogue with my constituents. As Congress addresses the many challenges facing our nation, I hope you will continue to share your thoughts and views with me. Accordingly, I encourage you to visit my Web site at </SPAN><SPAN class=Hyperlink-H>http://brown-waite.house.gov</SPAN><SPAN> to email me and find useful information about our 5th <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1221750884_3>Congressional District</SPAN>.</SPAN></SPAN>

    <SPAN class=BodyText-H><SPAN>It is my honor and privilege to serve the people of </SPAN><SPAN>Florida</SPAN><SPAN>'s 5th Congressional District and my offices and staff are here to provide you with any assistance you may need.</SPAN></SPAN>

    Sincerely,

    <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1221750884_4>Ginny Brown-Waite</SPAN>
    <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1221750884_5>Member of Congress</SPAN>
  2. kdunlapmo kdunlapmo is offline

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    Sep 18th, 2008 (9/18/2008 6:45pm) in reply to JACK WELCH

    Geez, and how many people in this country commit suicide everyday because of alcoholism??? But the government gets tax money off of the sale of alcohol so thats ok. Whatever, feel bad for the wife, but it's still not the governments job to tell me what I can and can not do in my personal time and money.
  3. DakotaChamp DakotaChamp is offline

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    Sep 18th, 2008 (9/18/2008 7:05pm) in reply to kdunlapmo

     
    Originally Posted by kdunlapmo View Post

    Geez, and how many people in this country commit suicide everyday because of alcoholism??? But the government gets tax money off of the sale of alcohol so thats ok. Whatever, feel bad for the wife, but it's still not the governments job to tell me what I can and can not do in my personal time and money.

    Amen!
  4. Deuce2High Deuce2High is offline

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    Sep 20th, 2008 (9/20/2008 12:04pm) in reply to JACK WELCH

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  5. bef99hwk bef99hwk is offline

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    Sep 20th, 2008 (9/20/2008 7:29pm) in reply to Deuce2High

    Yup one person in every 10 states committing suicide cuz of gambling debt > the 100s of 1000s of college kids drinking thurs-sat if not more. Yup BAN ONLINE POKER IMO. Stupid phucks.
  6. afpunk afpunk is offline

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    Sep 21st, 2008 (9/21/2008 10:14am) in reply to JACK WELCH

     
    Originally Posted by JACK WELCH View Post

    Addictions like this are difficult to spot, difficult to treat, and should not be enabled by anonymous online activity.

    If she truly believes this then why is she for pushing it underground and out of the public eye? Anyone with basic critical thinking skills should be able to determine that by keeping it underground and anonymous, it will only be creating more destructive behavior by those who are problem gamblers.
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