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In reply to the discussion: You don't deserve 600,000,000 dollars. [View all]defacto7
(13,485 posts)107. There's nothing wrong with paying a couple of bucks for a dream....
Last edited Mon May 20, 2013, 02:20 AM - Edit history (1)
It's what the dream IS that matters.
I would give it away.... well, most of it.
BTW OP, What you deserve is to be able to speak your mind. You did! So you win!
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You don't deserve 600,000,000 dollars. No one person deserves that kind of fortune.
Gravitycollapse
May 2013
#2
So we don't have the right to say that people deserve medical care? Or shelter? Or food?
Gravitycollapse
May 2013
#10
Right...because any one of us winning Powerball instantly turns us into Romney-esque asshats?
Roland99
May 2013
#22
it used to be called 'the numbers racket' and the mafia ran it. now the government does.
HiPointDem
May 2013
#8
Jeez, thanks for bitterly condemning me for something I don't even have. Lemons & vinegar good night
NBachers
May 2013
#17
I agree with you. Just pointing out that folks are already doing that with everyday folks.
ejpoeta
May 2013
#122
True - they might not bring in as many dollars if the prizes weren't so eye-popping.
reformist2
May 2013
#39
Powerball winners in particular tend to get especially wrecked, don't they?
Posteritatis
May 2013
#74
I am not a regular lottery ticket buyer, but will do so on occasion. It's my choice.
Fla Dem
May 2013
#49
Another big difference between Canadian and US lotteries is the issue of taxes.
kentauros
May 2013
#127
I've seen little evidence that the concept of "deserving" is even remotely valid.
Heidi
May 2013
#61
In a related story, nobody deserves to be murdered, or raped, or run down by a drunk driver, or ...
11 Bravo
May 2013
#63
I agree... a strictly voluntary tax where I have remote chance to become rich.
roamer65
May 2013
#94
Then don't play the lottery, and you won't risk the fate of winning money you don't deserve
Freddie Stubbs
May 2013
#116
As much as I think lotteries are cons, I also think I lack the ethical super-powers...
LanternWaste
May 2013
#125
I find all the comments on DU from Monday morning lottery losers interesting.
liberal N proud
May 2013
#130