Goldog
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I'm not really too political but I'd like online poker to be legal. So here goes. I think Poker Forums should use their "Voice" to help create change in the current laws. Legal Internet Poker in the US would be great news for most of us.
How many PPA members out there? I'm sure you all got the Email. For those of you who aren't in PPA here it is.
Dear Cardschat Members,
On October 22-24, more than one hundred of your fellow Poker Players Alliance members will converge on Capitol Hill to meet with key Members of Congress in support of legal online Poker. Even if you can’t join us, we need you at the “virtual table” to help reinforce the message.
The Issue
Last year, Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) as part of a much larger Appropriations bill, directing new regulations on all online gaming including Poker. But the game is not lost – through the efforts of poker players like you, four bills are in Congress now to move towards regulated Internet poker in the United States. You can read more about these bills (H.R. 2046, H.R. 2610, H.R. 2140 and H.R. 2607) here.
Why YOUR Voice Matters
Right now, these bills are before the House Financial Services and House Judiciary Committees. Your Member of Congress Rep. Howard McKeon is on one of these committees or is in a key leadership position to influence the legislation.
You Can Make a Difference Today, Sitting Right Where You Are
On October 22, we’ll send you another message asking you to call the office of Rep. Howard McKeon and ask for support of online poker. The message will have all the information you need including phone number, who to ask for, and our draft talking points which you can adapt with your own thoughts. We hope you’ll consider making the call for poker!
Thanks in Advance!
Proud to Play Poker,
Senator Alfonse D'Amato
PPA Chairman
So all I ask is that we each do something to register our view that poker is not a crime. Go ahead click a link or make a call. My 100th post will have made a difference.
BTW, Great Forum! I haven't started many threads but I hope I have contributed something of value along with some humor.
goldog
How many PPA members out there? I'm sure you all got the Email. For those of you who aren't in PPA here it is.
Dear Cardschat Members,
On October 22-24, more than one hundred of your fellow Poker Players Alliance members will converge on Capitol Hill to meet with key Members of Congress in support of legal online Poker. Even if you can’t join us, we need you at the “virtual table” to help reinforce the message.
The Issue
Last year, Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) as part of a much larger Appropriations bill, directing new regulations on all online gaming including Poker. But the game is not lost – through the efforts of poker players like you, four bills are in Congress now to move towards regulated Internet poker in the United States. You can read more about these bills (H.R. 2046, H.R. 2610, H.R. 2140 and H.R. 2607) here.
Why YOUR Voice Matters
Right now, these bills are before the House Financial Services and House Judiciary Committees. Your Member of Congress Rep. Howard McKeon is on one of these committees or is in a key leadership position to influence the legislation.
You Can Make a Difference Today, Sitting Right Where You Are
- “Testify” about Poker and You: In personal meetings on Capitol Hill October 23-24, PPA members will present Rep. Howard McKeon with “testimonials” from constituents and voters such as yourself about the positive influence of online poker in our lives and the impact a ban would have. It only takes 5 minutes to send us your personal thoughts about the value of online poker to you.
- Spread the Word: The more poker supporters submitting testimonials to Rep. Howard McKeon, the better. You can help spread the word by forwarding this request for testimonials to three friends and colleagues in your own Congressional district or local area. (You can use the Tell-A-Friend link after you send your own comments.)
- Tell Them “Live” on Video: Have a video camera? Tell Rep. Howard McKeon and the rest of Congress “live” on video how you feel about online poker and why the government should keep it legal. Just create your video and post it on YouTube, and include “Poker-Players-Alliance” as one of your tags. We’ll take it from there to make sure your video link gets to Congress.
On October 22, we’ll send you another message asking you to call the office of Rep. Howard McKeon and ask for support of online poker. The message will have all the information you need including phone number, who to ask for, and our draft talking points which you can adapt with your own thoughts. We hope you’ll consider making the call for poker!
Thanks in Advance!
Proud to Play Poker,
Senator Alfonse D'Amato
PPA Chairman
So all I ask is that we each do something to register our view that poker is not a crime. Go ahead click a link or make a call. My 100th post will have made a difference.
BTW, Great Forum! I haven't started many threads but I hope I have contributed something of value along with some humor.
goldog