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I see that the government has been working hard to shut down online poker sites because they operate outside of American tax laws ["FBI closes online poker sites," News, April 16].

Why not set these sites up so that taxes are paid to the United States? That way, the government could collect some revenue (probably quite a bit), and the people could continue to enjoy playing poker online.

Esther Beck, Coram

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg talks with Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson about county champs crowned in boys and girls lacrosse, and Jared Valuzzi reports on the Long Island flag football championship. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off Ep 36: Champs crowned in lax and flag football On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg talks with Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson about county champs crowned in boys and girls lacrosse, and Jared Valuzzi reports on the Long Island flag football championship.

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