What are your thoughts on The National Lottery (+ other lotteries)?

Question

I read an interesting article yesterday at:

http://commoncorner.wordpress.com/

I agree with most of the points this guy makes but id say im more doing the lottery out of desperation. But they are evil, just a means for the gov. to collect taxes on the quiet.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Yes.The Lottery is the business of governments They think business , they take 50 %off  of your money without ask you.. It is legally, ethically and officially. And you play weekly hoping and dreaming a jackpot and lose. Why ? Because you don't think business