The lottery

[RobinWren]

For every "jackpot" won, I think there is thirty families made homeless by gambling, with all or any pets they have. Want to support the lottery doing that ?

I had to think about my reply. In Canada revenue from the lotteries supports infrastructure, education and healthcare, and many charities also benefit, so yes I would support the lottery. Personally I am in a group that plays but mostly we get free plays, I very rarely buy tickets myself unless it is a large amount.
I am sorry if this answer offends you, I do understand that gambling is a serious addiction but there is help if people need it. If someone has a gambling addiction maybe they should not consider adoption of a pet. Growing up we learn right from wrong, we understand the power of addictions, some are not strong enough and succumb. We need to take care of the animals who cannot speak for themselves.

 

[Ladybj]

I never buy lottery tickets because I would not like to spend the rest of my life buying bigger an better things, dodging
people, spending money. Money and "things" bind you to earth, keep you from attaining the spiritual growth you could gain.
Winning the lottery would be the biggest HEX one could receive.
But, That's just me.

The BEST response I have read so far. ON POINT!!!!!

 

[Ladybj]

I would build affordable community housing for Seniors. They would have everything they need within the community....beauty salons, barber shops, personal chefs, massage and exercise facilities. Affordable supermarket; to include free delivery service. As well as affordable Medical Care Services.

 

[Packerjohn]

Should you win this amount I can guarantee you wouldn't find 1 moment of peace for the rest of your life. You will be hounded to death by all the con artists, thieves, investment advisers or just plain crooks in the US.

If you do win, I strongly suggest you flee in the middle of the night and rent a small little apartment somewhere in the south of Sudan and don't tell your family, your relatives and none of the neighbours where you are going.

 

[rgp]

Should you win this amount I can guarantee you wouldn't find 1 moment of peace for the rest of your life. You will be hounded to death by all the con artists, thieves, investment advisers or just plain crooks in the US.

If you do win, I strongly suggest you flee in the middle of the night and rent a small little apartment somewhere in the south of Sudan and don't tell your family, your relatives and none of the neighbours where you are going.

I agree with you and Gaer , however ... If you happen to be a five {5} number winner on one of those big payout drawings ..... You win a million dollars & {If I understand correctly} you get about $600,000 on a one time pay out. The big winner gets all the press & fame, you could put your winnings in the bank .... and quietly draw on it as you need/choose ?

But yeah ..... since the lottery has been in Ohio, [45-50] years ? I have played only a handful of times myself.