[Ciaphas Cain]

It's almost been eighty years and we're still discussing and debating this story. What does it mean, what was Jackson trying to tell us?

[Jamestown1630]

I vaguely remember reading it in some high school English class in the 1960s. It was creepy.

Later, I thought it had something in common with a 1973 British film, ‘The Wicker Man’ - a REALLY gruesome movie.

I’ve never watched either again; I don’t need stuff like that in my mind.

[nopardons]

Read her bio and find out! :-)

[clive bitterman]

When I read that story back in high school, I thought it was the silliest thing I’d ever read. I couldn’t conceive of anyone, particularly a woman, who could have such a negative view of human relations that out of the blue they could turn on each other for no other reason than “that’s the way it’s always been.” What kind of parents must she have had that such a concept could be in her head? And what publishing company would think it was worth publishing?

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

The Lottery was interesting because the lady who ended up sacrificed was ok with the whole thing until she was the one at risk.

Reminded me somewhat of all the people who are in favor of this, that or the other until the bill comes due and they have to pony up.

Asked oldest cub what he thought about it and he said that he got from it that every group that you join is going to have a price. Be sure that the price is one you are willing to pay.

Never thought of it that way before.

There did not seem to be a fence around the place. They could have left at any time. But they chose to stay.