Are state sponsored lotteries morally correct?

[Joe_Kelley]

Again though, is this the fault of the lottery or is this the fault of an unreasonable expectation from those that participate.

I see no false hope here. The odds of winning are posted.
I see individuals expecting a payout when the odds are against it.

So how exactly do you address this?
What exactly is wrong with the lottery?

For the California lottery at least the odds of winning are not the first thing that strikes the eye in their ads.

 

[peary]

I’ve lived in nice neighborhoods, I’ve lived in slums, I’ve even lived in my car. I was just as happy in the slum as in the suburbs. A solid roof, safe heater, and running water is sufficient, all else is a luxury.

As Bishop Sheen used to say, pigs are even happy in mud until they are washed clean and shown a better way because they don’t know any better.

 

[royal_archer]

As Bishop Sheen used to say, pigs are even happy in mud until they are washed clean and shown a better way because they don’t know any better.

I believe that quote refers to living a sinful lifestyle, not how attractive peoples homes are. If you are refering to a state of cleanliness. You can live in a slum but keep a clean home just as easily as those in nice neighborhoods can have a filthy home.

There is no reason to denegrate those who have moddest homes and who choose to spend their money on other things like lottery tickets.

 

[vz71]

For the California lottery at least the odds of winning are not the first thing that strikes the eye in their ads.

Well it would be a poor advertisement if they told all of the facts now…wouldn’t it. After all, the purpose behind advertising is to sell the product. Knowledge, in this case, does not sell the product.

 

[vz71]

And I can[t believe you actually are serious with the question: “What is wrong with living in a poverty-stricken neighborhood?” WOW!!**

I think it worth noting that I find this statement highly offensive.

Am I to be judged by where I live?
From the quote above, yes.