National Football League 280 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Dear NFL Commissioner and NFL Owners, We the fans representing the bar and restaurant industry of Florida, demand that you NOT lock out players in 2011. We realize the business implications of the situation, but aren't the fans the most important consideration? As fans and members of our local communities, a lockout would have a devastating impact on our local and regional economies. Small businesses are at the core of our country's economic strength. Simply stated, many of these small businesses rely on the football season. As other petitions have stated, "It is estimated that more than 115,000 jobs would be impacted by a lockout and cause approximately $160 million in lost revenue in each NFL city." Please don't continue with this lock-out. After all, in the end, the only ones you are locking-out are the fans. Sincerely, NFL Fans Bar & Restaurant Workers Small Business Owners