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Message: [QUOTE="mhkorpi, post: 1744821, member: 40334"] [URL="http://http://michaelwalksamerica.blogspot.com/2011/05/to-set-record-straight.html"]http://http://michaelwalksamerica.blogspot.com/2011/05/to-set-record-straight.html[/URL] I am Michael, one of the subjects of the video. A couple of things: -I‘m not out to spread the word about the dangers of poker; I‘m out to raise awareness about problem gambling. I am neither a proponent nor prohibitionist of gambling. All I want to do is spread the word that gambling addiction is a real problem that needs louder attention. -When you say that walking the earth has little to do with my purpose, I guess you aren‘t incorrect. But my walk is just as related to my purpose as is somebody walking for breast cancer awareness, or obesity awareness, or whatever-else awareness. The walking isn‘t related to problem gambling -- it is the means by which I can raise awareness. I would not be walking across America if I didn‘t have a cause for which I would do it. -I am not flighty. I started college and I intend to finish, but not before I remove the distraction of the gambling. Here is where so many people misread me: GAMBLING IS A PROBLEM FOR ME. I SPEAK ONLY FOR MYSELF, FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE. IT IS NOT A PROBLEM FOR EVERYBODY. MY MISSION IS NOT TO BASH POKER. Sorry, I digressed. I started playing violin when I was 5, and I intend to hone those skills until my fingers can‘t move. When I decide to do something, I decide to do something. I am not flighty. -I was never a normal college kid. From when I started playing poker when I was 17, it was my obsession until I quit when I was 23. I was never focused on college. Without the distraction of poker (do not confuse this with averting blame or responsibility for my actions, nor with the assumption that I am suggesting anybody else should not play poker), I plan on finishing school with flying colors, and pursuing a successful career. Before you draw conclusions about somebody, go to the source. I am an open book. Negative reactions to my behavior is warranted, but false assumptions and unfounded conclusions are beneficial to nobody. Thanks for listening. Michael Walks America [url]www.MichaelWalksAmerica.com[/url] [/QUOTE]

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