TAKE ACTION: Send the ALL NEW (as of 8/20) letter to Congress

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  1. TheEngineer TheEngineer is offline Rich Muny - PPA Board VP

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    Aug 20th, 2009 (8/20/2009 9:33pm)



    <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/issues/alert/?alertid=13690391&type=CO"><span><span>Click here to send PPA's latest letter to Congress

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    <span><span>Click here to send </span></span><span><span>PPA's</span></span><span><span> letter to President Obama</span></span>

    I just updated the Senate letter on the PPA site. The earlier one didn't have a letter to the Senate. We added it with the introduction of Sen. Menendez's new online poker bill. So, let's all send it to make ourselves heard!

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    As usual, please reply with "sent", "Twittered", "dugg", etc. to encourage others. Thanks!

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    As a constituent, voter, and poker player, I am asking you to support S. 1597, the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009. This legislation, authored by Sen. Robert Menendez, would license and regulate Internet poker and other games of skill.

    Poker is a proud American tradition. Our nation's citizens have enjoyed poker for more than 150 years. It is an honorable game that I am proud to play. The simple fact that I choose to play it on the Internet does not make it unlawful.

    S. 1597 provides for sensible regulation of Internet poker and puts the U.S. in charge of safeguarding its citizens. This bill mandates rigorous, verifiable safeguards against underage participation while providing consumer protections for the millions of Americans who play online poker every day. It also includes dedicated funding to establish and implement programs for prevention and treatment of those with excessive gaming habits. This bill will also allow American companies to participate in the world's Internet poker market, bringing needed jobs and revenue to our nation. An unenforceable, unpopular prohibition provides none of these benefits. All prohibition can do is drive players underground or overseas while limiting my personal freedom.

    According to a recent economic study, tax revenue from licensing will add billions to the U.S. Treasury. Solutions like S. 1597 provide the most rational approach to controlling this industry and preserving it for adults who choose to engage in this skillful activity.

    Our right to play poker online was inadvertently restricted with the passage of UIGEA. While it is clear that the Act should not affect online poker nationwide (UIGEA only enforces other federal gaming laws...federal case law has consistently held that the Wire Act applies only to sports betting, and very few states have any laws against Internet poker), this legislation has nonetheless had a chilling effect on my ability to access and patronize these legal businesses. I ask for your help in rectifying this situation by clarifying the UIGEA and supporting S. 1597.

    What's most important to me is your support for my rights. Please respond to this letter and let me know if you will support my freedoms. I will be watching your actions on this issue closely. I hope that I, along with my over one million fellow Poker Players Alliance members, can count on your support.

    Thank you for your consideration.
     
  2. TheEngineer TheEngineer is offline Rich Muny - PPA Board VP

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    Aug 20th, 2009 (8/20/2009 9:47pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    We're being heard! For this year:

    - Over 375,000 Petition Signatures [Sign]
    - Over 200,000 Letters Sent to DC [Write]
    - Over 1000 Calls to Congress
     
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  3. grapsfan grapsfan is offline Head Curmudgeon

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    Aug 20th, 2009 (8/20/2009 9:51pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    Best written letter yet, Rich...keep up the good work in helping ALL of us.
     
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    Aug 20th, 2009 (8/20/2009 10:13pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    <h1><span>Thank you, Your Letter Has Been Sent!</span></h1>
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    Aug 20th, 2009 (8/20/2009 10:18pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    Sent!
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    Aug 20th, 2009 (8/20/2009 10:39pm) in reply to apexironman

    Sent & Dugg!
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    Aug 20th, 2009 (8/20/2009 10:41pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    sent!
     
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    Aug 20th, 2009 (8/20/2009 10:43pm) in reply to apexironman

    Sent, dugg, rt
  9. TheEngineer TheEngineer is offline Rich Muny - PPA Board VP

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    Aug 20th, 2009 (8/20/2009 11:55pm) in reply to grapsfan

     
    Originally Posted by grapsfan View Post

    Best written letter yet, Rich...keep up the good work in helping ALL of us.

    Thanks! I appreciate that. Thanks for sending the letter.
     
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 12:34am) in reply to TheEngineer

    sent
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 11:38am) in reply to TheEngineer

    Sent
     
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 12:00pm) in reply to dgillis

    sent
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 12:06pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    SENT! ONLINE POKER FTW!
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 12:44pm) in reply to DOITDEALER

    sent
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 1:18pm) in reply to poisoneye1986

    sent as well

    thank you for all the work you do. I feel so lazy if I don't at least take 2 minutes to send these letters when you must put in so much time.
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 1:20pm) in reply to dills2214

    dugg too!
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 1:32pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    sent
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 2:10pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    <h1><span>Thank you, Your Letter Has Been Sent!</span> </h1>
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 3:28pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    sent, keep it up engineer
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 3:45pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    Sent. Thank you , yet again OP
     
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 3:49pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    Sent
  22. WiCane WiCane is online now

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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 3:56pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    Sent letter and dugg. Thanks again Engineer.
     
  23. TheEngineer TheEngineer is offline Rich Muny - PPA Board VP

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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 7:41pm) in reply to MrQuietStrm

     
    Originally Posted by MrQuietStrm View Post

    Sent. Thank you , yet again OP

     
    Originally Posted by Jennifear View Post

    sent, keep it up engineer

    Thanks!

    I'm glad we're all writing. I hope we'll all publicize this one and really push it through.
     
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  24. TheEngineer TheEngineer is offline Rich Muny - PPA Board VP

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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 7:42pm) in reply to dills2214

     
    Originally Posted by dills2214 View Post

    sent as well

    thank you for all the work you do. I feel so lazy if I don't at least take 2 minutes to send these letters when you must put in so much time.

     
    Originally Posted by WiCane View Post

    Sent letter and dugg. Thanks again Engineer.

    Thanks!
     
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 9:56pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    <h1><span>Thank you, Your Letter Has Been Sent!</span></h1>Thank you for all your hard work. Lindsey graham sent me a letter in the mail with some generic response where he "would keep my thoughts in mind".
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 11:17pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    sent
     
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    Aug 21st, 2009 (8/21/2009 11:21pm) in reply to Tee Shot

    Done.
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    Aug 22nd, 2009 (8/22/2009 2:27am) in reply to TheEngineer

    <table width="408" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"><tbody align="left"><tr><td><span>Your e-mail message was sent to: </span> </td></tr><tr><td><span> Senator Christopher S. Bond (R-MO) </span></td></tr><tr><td><span> Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) </span></td></tr><tr><td><span> Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO 9th)</span></td></tr></tbody></table>
  29. TheEngineer TheEngineer is offline Rich Muny - PPA Board VP

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    Aug 22nd, 2009 (8/22/2009 5:03pm) in reply to MUPokerPlayer

    Well done all! Let's keep 'em coming.
     
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    Aug 22nd, 2009 (8/22/2009 5:11pm) in reply to dills2214

    sent
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