Sure wager is lottery exploitation of poor

Minneapolis Star Tribune ^ | 12/31/02 | Paul Campos

[rhema]

Last week's record Powerball prize generated a windfall of publicity for that multi-state lottery. Several cable news channels gave live coverage to the press conference announcing that one lucky ticket buyer had won a nine-figure jackpot, and in subsequent days the national media dedicated extensive coverage to the story.

[semaj]

Question:

How does state sponsored gambling, which appeals to our baser instincts such as greed and covetousness, promote the general welfare?

[S.O.S121.500]

"You forgot the tax on high-end cars and other non-necessities."

Don't forget bar soap, shaving cream, tires, batteries, telephone bills, paints, limos, larger boats, ammo, fire arms, fish hooks.....the list is ENDLESS. < /sarcasm >

[R. Scott]

“For me a car is a necessity. If I could get by without them, I would. It's also why I drive an older, less expensive used car. I don't want to give the state any more than I have to.”

A car is also a necessity here in Newport News, and like you I drive an older car – a 1983 Camaro Z28 with a 350 engine, in very good condition. I now pay $0 a year in private property tax and my insurance premiums are low.
My comment was directed to the purchase of “high-end” cars.