Jerry Farrell Jr. is fighting for those passionate about music.
Farrell, the commissioner of the Department of Consumer Protection, wrote to the Fox Entertainment Group today. He wants to ensure that Connecticut residents are able to enter the "American Idol Songwriting Contest."
The commissioner, who lives in Wallingford, said that at least one state resident has said that "American Idol" rules attempt to prohibit Connecticut residents from entering the contest.
In his letter, Farrell talks about how Connecticut regulates a "game of chance" versus "a game of skill." Connecticut law allows a entry charge in a game of skill, he said, adding that the "American Idol" contest comes with a fee. Farrell has deemed the Idol competition a game of skill.
"Connecticut has many musically-talented residents who might want to submit their songs to "American Idol," Farrell said. "I do not want a misunderstanding of our laws preventing them from competing alongside residents of other states."
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Ok, but whomever it was who wrote this article needs to take some lessons in English/Grammar and not worry so much about contests/contestants and who is fighting for their rights or not. Thank you.
Wow....this is a really rude comment.
To the individual who posted the first anonymous comment:
Your use of the word "whomever" is incorrect. You should have used "whoever" instead. Maybe you should be the one to take some lessons in English/Grammar?
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