Got a response from Sam Graves. As a reminder, here is what I wrote him.
Dear Representative Graves:
I got moved out of your district due to redistricting, but a recent home purchase has put me back in your district.
I am writing to you to ask you to not support the Restoration of America's Wire Act (RAWA) bill and here is the number one reason.
The bill was written by special interests working for casino magnate Sheldon Adelson. Support for this bill is a support for crony politics and giving one (unelected) man so much power over the lives of every American is not right.
I look forward to having a dialogue with you on this.
I would like an email response.
Sincerely,
[my name]
Here is his response.
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Restoration of America's Wire Act. I appreciate hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to respond.
As you may know, the Restoration of America's Wire Act prohibits a person from operating an Internet poker facility without a license from the appropriate regulatory authority. This legislation allows a licensee to accept an Internet poker bet from U.S.-located individuals and offer related services as long as the license remains in good standing, but it establishes civil and criminal penalties for those found in violation of such standards. The legislation is designed to protect Americans from fraud by enhancing accountability in the online gaming industry.
The legislation is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee. While I do not serve on this committee, please know I am reviewing this legislation and will keep your views in mind should it reach the House floor for a vote.
Again, thank you for contacting me regarding this important issue. Please feel free to call my office at (202) 225-7041 should you have any further questions or concerns about this or any other issue, or visit my website at www.graves.house.gov for more information.
Sincerely,
Sam Graves
Member of Congress
Here is going to be my response.
Dear Congressman Graves:
You missed my concern. My concern is that this bill is a case of cronyism.
I was wondering how you feel about cronyism and not so much how you feel about the bill.
I look forward to reading your view on that.
Sincerely,
[my name]