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Old 04-10-2009, 09:00 AM
 
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I'm all for reforming welfare, but I believe the currently proposed legislation is as backwards as it gets. Who cares about the lottery. I'd rather see the government put their resources towards catching those that abuse the system by making a good living doing under-the-table work and those that buy drugs and still live off of taxpayer dollars.
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Old 04-10-2009, 09:01 AM
 
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Powerball, Keno, or the casinos -- is there any difference? Should people be forced to show a paycheck stub or their checking account balance before being admitted into a casino or being sold a lottery ticket?
It is unenforceable.
obama is posturing and acting like he has a right to tell companies how to spend money because they took bailout funds.

What's the difference? If you take state aid, does the state not have a right to limit the money you get in a state-run lottery?
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Old 04-10-2009, 09:01 AM
 
Location: Hoboken
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No!!

Call it a voluntary tax but it does not abuse anyone. It's still a choice to purchase a ticket or not. True poorer people tend to buy more tickets because they see no way out but what's wrong with that?

Isn't that the same argument about people buying homes they couldn't afford. The lottery is a scam taking advantage of the people who can least afford it.
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Old 04-10-2009, 09:13 AM
 
Location: The #1 sunshine state, Arizona.
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The lottery is abuse of the poor, get rid of it.
I think the state should be able to recoup funds should a welfare recipient or child support dodger win the lottery.
I once heard someone call the lottery, "a tax on the stupid." The money from the state lottery is used to make improvements in the state of AZ. I see no reason to get rid of the lottery. If poor or greedy adults chose to play the lottery, that's their business.

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Old 04-10-2009, 09:15 AM
 
Location: Hoboken
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I think the state should be able to recoup funds should a welfare recipient or child support dodger win the lottery.
I heard the lottery call, "a tax on the stupid." The money from the state lottery is used to make improvements in the state of AZ. I see no reason to get rid of the lottery. If poor or greedy adults chose to play the lottery, that's their business.

You are right, but I doo feel sorry for people who can't afford it wasting their money on an illusion.
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Old 04-10-2009, 09:18 AM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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obama is posturing and acting like he has a right to tell companies how to spend money because they took bailout funds.

What's the difference? If you take state aid, does the state not have a right to limit the money you get in a state-run lottery?
Only if they let you know up front so you have the choice whether or not to take it. Doing it after the fact breeds distrust.
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Old 04-10-2009, 09:23 AM
 
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I agree with Cecil Hampton of Chattanooga. But why is he speaking in dialect?
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Old 04-10-2009, 09:24 AM
 
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Why limit winnings?
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Old 04-10-2009, 09:29 AM
 
Location: I currently exist only in a state of mind. one too complex for geographic location.
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it wouldn't matter. poor people are idiots, and will end up bankrupt no matter how much they get. I don't think they should limit it. it's funny to read stories about poor people spending all the money in a year and being poor again.

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Why limit winnings?
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Old 04-10-2009, 10:13 AM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Why limit winnings?

Why limit earnings?
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