RE: RE: RE: RE: House Passes State Lottery Bill

Behethland B. Clark responds to Steve Brenneis:

But you can't dictate to people where they spend their dollar. Sure, they NEED clothing, food, heating fuel, etc. but if they are bound and determined to buy a lottery ticket, they're gonna! Why not let our state benefit from it instead of our neighboring states. Yes, sometimes you have to choose between the lesser of two evils, so to speak. This isn't a black or white issue.

The lottery is an optional tax. You don't have to play! But hey; you might just win a million bucks!;)