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TheEngineer on Friday, October 30, 2009 11:40:22 AM
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by RICH MUNY
On October 28th, the Deseret (Utah) News
published a story on Rep. Jason Chaffetz's (R-UT) desire to lead an effort for a big government federal prohibition on online poker. Rep. Chaffetz states concerns that licensing and regulating online poker will somehow lead to land-based casinos in Utah, but there is no basis for this belief.
Legislation currently in Congress to license and regulate online poker explicitly protects the rights of states. These bills allow states to opt-out entirely, and they clearly state that nothing in the bills expands Indian gaming. Rather, requiring licensing of these companies provides a mechanism for enforcement of relevant state and federal law.
If Rep. Chaffetz reviewed it further, perhaps he would see the benefits as well.
Let's all tell Rep. Chaffetz that we want Internet freedom. It takes just a moment of your time.
Contact info for Rep. Jason Chaffetz:
1032 Longworth HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-7751
Fax: (202) 225-5629
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse
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