Take part in changing the laws on gambling.

Posted:08.03.2007, 20:37 Take part in changing the laws on gambling.

This is a letter of response I received from my senator here in California I thought some of you my be interested in her response to our gambling woes. She has lost a supporter.

From : <senator@feinstein.senate.gov>
Sent : Thursday, March 8, 2007 2:23 PM
To : <msfilly1000@XXXXXXXXXX>
Subject : U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein responding to your message

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March 8, 2007

Dear Miss XXXXXX:

Thank you for contacting me regarding Internet gambling. I
appreciate you taking the time to contact me on this important topic and I
welcome the opportunity to respond.

There is no doubt that the Internet and related technologies have
had a remarkable effect on the U.S. economy in recent years. Commerce
on the Internet has enhanced American industry's ability to distribute
goods economically and efficiently. The continuing development of this
industry in California has provided hundreds of thousands of new, well-
paying jobs, and I am committed to strengthening online commerce and
preserving and expanding this vital job base.

The advent of the Internet has clearly been beneficial to
American society; however, I believe the same cannot be said for
Internet-based gambling activity. Internet gambling has become too
easily accessible to minors, too subject to fraud and criminal misuse, and
too easily used as a tool to evade state gambling laws.

While I understand your thoughts on internet gambling, I have
supported legislation aimed at curbing Internet gambling during my
tenure in the Senate. For example, I supported the SAFE Port Act,
passed into law as Public Law 109-347, which included (as Title VIII)
Internet gambling restrictions.

While we do not necessarily agree on this particular topic, please
know that I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind should legislation
on Internet gambling be considered in the 110th Congress.

Again, thank you for your letter. I hop you will continue to keep
me informed on issues of importance to you. Best regards.

Sincerely yours,

Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator

Let me know what ya'all think!!!

Posted:08.03.2007, 21:35 (No subject)

Did anyone else get a response letter I was shocked!!!

Posted:08.03.2007, 22:48 (No subject)

I got one from Sen. John Cronyn, Texas. Said about the same thing yours did except yours was written a little nicer. What a crock! Gov. officials in Texas always write back especially if it's election year. I know it didn't do any good but atleast we have tried. 064

Posted:09.03.2007, 04:26 (No subject)

well I have to say one thing I admire the matter of fact attitude toward her views on the subject even though it is in direct opposition of my views still waiting to here from barbara boxer I wrote them both lol