People have said that if all the wealth were pooled and distributed equally, after some time, the same people would have what they had before.
Money flows from the gullible. As usual, I got my dose of Nigerian 419 spams this morning. Consider that town offical who not only fell for it, but emebezzled money to do it. If this person won the lottery, would they have had the money a few years thereafter?
Were I to win a lottery (Remote, as I do not buy tickets..) there would not be one new person in my life. No "New Friends". People for whom I was good enough before would be the only ones welcome. I already have lawyers and accountants.
That sickly sweet obsequious stuned-beeber smile they give you is enough to make you want to puke right from the gecko.
Although I find it interesting, why is this 5 year old story just now appearing?
Totally agree with you about the "no new friends".
I sell the Virginia Lottery & Mega Million here in my store. The people who participate are the least able to. The sad thing is that they put "playing their number" before groceries and other necessities.
Winner anonymity is not an option in Virginia, even with the multi-state Mega-Million. Used to be you could have an attorney, as your agent, pick up your winnings and remain anonymous. Not so anymore.
If I were to win (I do play occasionally)the big one, I would keep it as quiet as I could for as long as I could while I made arrangements to relocate. Once relocated (Charleston, SC is 1st choice), I would tell no one of my circumstances other than I was fortunate enough to retire early because of telecom boom stock options or some such other white lie.
I would make massive donations to the Boy Scouts, local volunteer fire dept/rescue squad, NRA, animal welfare league, RNC, and such. Fortunately, those "could" remain anonymous.
A multimillion $ house, $200K automobile, and a trophy wife with a "rack by Dupont" are not necessary. Quiet comfort would be all that I require.
As far as my family; they can all go to hell. They have jobs and make their own money.......