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Great find!!
I hope! I have seen some crazy things in life.
Bottom line however if it is passed we need to make a party!
That dude said 100,000’s of thousands of parents that he hears from that complain lol. That dude said exploiting as well about 10 times and really IMO sounded a bit caught off guard or something. I really liked how she questioned that guy to. Almost like she wanted to hit him like me hahaha. Was it just me or was that one of those guys you just dont like?
A small part of me says there is a slim bit of hope here for us. If we the people really did make or break a law there would be 2 things that would change in the USA..
1. Online gambling would not be in the position it is today. I would be rich and in freaking holland smoking a splif with everyone!
2. All of our kids would be home and not fighting some war looking for Osama… oh wait thats right hes not in that country!
Someone needs to find the meth dealing gay hooker with a story about that Focus on the Family guy. He’s a classic closet case.
This is exactly why we started the Public Outcry Campaign. These congress people that have been hearing only from the extremist family conservative parents only have one point of view. We have to have people who are calling these congress people expressing the opposite view so congress people can hear from both sides. These family value people have been changing our country, and rightfully so as they are the ones who are passionately speaking directly to the ear of congress, by constantly calling, and by getting out to vote.
This is also why its hugely important to grow the petition we started. I know lobbying behind the scenes is important, too, but starting a grass roots movement that details the opinions of the general public, not just the special interest groups, is vital to getting congress to understand how important this issue is to us.
Not sure if you guys heard this interview yet, we wrote a story on it late last night. It’s an interview Barney Frank did yesterday on NPR…
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9884085
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Just trying to get some orderly process for this
This video just reminded me of the sad approach many American parents are taking nowadays – blame everything on any thing but the parents…
CGW wrote:Not sure if you guys heard this interview yet, we wrote a story on it late last night. It’s an interview Barney Frank did yesterday on NPR…http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9884085
I just wish he were more eloquent.
There are a lot more arguments for his case, and many that will have more general appeal.
That’s another reason to contact politicians and publicize this issue.
Hi all,
I think many are missing a very important part. that being the Indian tribe casinso allowed to “opt out” their geograhic region. what is considered within their region. there’s an Indian casino within a half-day’s drive from almost anyplace in the states ..and certainly within the bigger populated areas.
This MUST be a consideration IMHO. right now …..only a handful of states actually ban the ability to reach an online gambling site (correct me if i’m wrong …… but i know i can)
what happens when/if these tribe casinos “opt out” and the ISPs start blocking access for people previously able to play?
Indian reservations can do what they want pretty much. Nothing new there.
They have their own government and can tell their people what to do and not to do. Why the upset?
BTW, this is the press release from the Poker alliance:
Poker Players Alliance Applauds Chairman Frank on Introducing
Sensible Internet Gambling BillGroup Says Legislation Provides a Better Alternative than Outright Ban
Washington D.C. (April 26, 2007) – The Poker Players Alliance (PPA),
a grassroots organization of more than 400,000 poker-playing members,
supports House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank’s
introduction of sensible Internet gambling legislation.“Congressman Frank’s bill is a common sense approach to Internet
gambling,” said Senator Alfonse D’Amato, PPA Chairman of the
Board. “Licensing and regulation will allow us to sort out the most
responsible sites—those who are good corporate citizens—from those
engaged in unscrupulous activities and practices. This legislation
creates common sense public policy that establishes real safeguards,
protecting minors and problem gamblers while allowing the majority of
adults to enjoy poker and other games online.”Chairman Frank’s bill will define a set of criteria by which banks
and financial institutions will be allowed to process funds to and
from Internet gambling sites that meet strict licensing and
regulations. Such criteria would include requirements that sites
operate state of the art age verification software, programs to help
problem gamblers, and other technological requirements. In addition,
companies would be subject to affirmative monetary controls to detect
and stop money laundering activities.“Americans have played poker throughout history. Playing poker on
the Internet is simply an example of an American tradition evolving
into the 21sttcentury,” continued D’Amato.“The age verification technology that exists today to keep kids off
of poker sites was non-existent years ago. The time is now to license
and regulate operators and allow U.S. poker sites to compete with off-
shore ones. The Internet poker genie is out of the bottle; you
cannot put it back. The United Kingdom successfully regulates
Internet gambling and with this bill we can too.”Last October, Congress approved and the President signed the Safe
Ports Act, legislation that included the Unlawful Internet Gambling
Enforcement Act. As a result of the plan, banks and credit card
companies are required to monitor all financial transactions of its
customers and block payments to online gambling sites. In addition,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are forced to deny access to gaming
sites all together. While outlawing Internet poker, the legislation
exempts other forms of online gambling such as horse racing, fantasy
sports, and state lotteries.Michael Bolcerek, President of the PPA adds, “As opposed to driving
the entertainment activities of millions of Americans underground,
which the ban unintentionally does, Chairman Frank’s legislation will
add greater visibility to this area and better address social and
financial concerns.”Hi again all (Dom)
Why the upset?
well it all depends on what a “geographical region” is stated to be.
within the reservation….. no problem. within a half day’s driving distance ….. very much a problem.
