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Originally Posted by hi_im_god
the law was passed may 3 and signed by the governor may 8.
and you're now organizing a protest by mainly out of state residents?
i'm not suggesting this is a waste of time.
but i don't think karl rove has anything to fear from you yet.
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Agreed. This may be a waste of time, but if it makes it any more difficult to pass legislation such as this in other states in the future it is worth it.
I am still quite amazed that this bill was passed without any notice of the ADW's or horseplayers. And in the state where I reside, no less.
I want the horsemen especially to know that this was a very unpopular move, and that they are the ones that will suffer in the end. And if this movement does anything to change the OTB situation in the state, the I have accomplished something. We have a very, very weak OTB setup, and it does eliminate most of the opportunity to wager on the races for myself.
I am also quite unhappy at the lies that Turf Paradise and Yavaipi are releasing to the racing media. They are making statements that simply are not true.
I appreciate the interest and help that everyone has shown and offered regarding this matter, and if it makes it any more difficult to pass legislation such as this into the future, then we have accomplished something as a group.
ALostTexan