2007-03-24 09:33:39 · 11 answers · asked by Fara 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Isn't it actually lotteries supporting governments?
2007-03-24 09:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have already taken a hit on cigarette taxes...lots of people quitting and dying. Sure they make lots of cash from booze; but is it enough to fill the government coffers? Absolutely not. Lotteries are just another form of taxation. If they didn't have lotteries, they would lose billions of dollars in revenue. The day they stop supporting lotteries, will be the same day they stop collecting income tax......and I guess that is when hell freezes over.
2007-03-24 16:45:59 · answer #2 · answered by habsfan3375 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the NYS lotteries were banned, the New York City schools would be a complete chaotic mess instead of only a tangled mess. So far, the New York State lottery has raised $29 billion for NYC schools.
2007-03-24 16:57:32 · answer #3 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The lotteries generate great revenue for their local governments, which are used in positive ways. Granted, there are some gambling addicts out there that ruin their lives because of it. But if they weren't doing it gambling, they would only be doing it in some other fashion.
2007-03-24 18:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lottery in texas pays millions to the school system
2007-03-24 16:37:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why ? They are making millions. Wouldn't surprise me that in the future they will be involved with Drugs too !! Good Luck !!
2007-03-27 17:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by fuzzypetshop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want them to kill one of their cash cows they are all in bed together.
If they pay so much to the school systems,why don't we have the itemized expenditures reports public.The taxes are not going down,just the level of education.
2007-03-24 16:38:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, what's next, prostitution?
2007-03-24 16:37:55 · answer #8 · answered by woooof ! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. All gambling should be illegal.
2007-03-24 16:37:15 · answer #9 · answered by Neil Budde Sucks Ass 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-03-24 17:53:16 · answer #10 · answered by Picard Facepalm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋