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Seeing the billion dollar jackpots pop up all over the news had me wondering: why does the government run the lottery and what do they do with all that money?
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About: Johnny Harris is an Emmy-winning independent journalist and contributor to the New York Times. Based in Washington, DC, Harris reports on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe, publishing to his audience of over 3.5 million on Youtube. Harris produced and hosted the twice Emmy-nominated series Borders for Vox Media. His visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways.
Just spit the facts, also you ran over your points you said you would discuss and explain, "and governments have always run them blah blah blah" @5:08 come on dude.
The lottery isn't a tax on the poor because poor people voluntarily buy it. Out of desperation, sure but that's another topic. I do agree it should be spent better though
The answer for the question in the end is because i love your content and i love to hear you last thoughts on any topic you cover. Wish i can support but i can barely support myself as i am a college student in the worst economic crisis since the mid 19th century :/
So the lottery is a scam because it's a tax nobody forces you to pay? Gives you a chance to win lots of money but if you don't win the money you paid for nothing? Okay? We all pay taxes that go to stuff we don't personally use. At least this one is not mandatory.
Johnny don’t promote betterhelp. That shizz is a borderline scam that mines your most sensitive data, and underpays and underserves the therapists who work for them.
Harris, and you thought we wouldn't mind the blurb in the middle of a research note… What does it matter, right? Total they cut the videos normally for advertising almost everywhere .. You just have to let it go as if it were natural.
I'm ok with allowing some gambling at casinos, but I find it abhorrent to run government-sponsored lotteries. We shouldn't try to fund necessary programs based on people's gambling addictions.
The lottery exists to keep actual taxes a little lower. It helps government and civilians work together easier. Gambling will always exist and a certain individual will always be the one gambling more. Doesn't matter if you ban it. To ban it means taxes WILL go up to compensate. You should be praising it unless you like paying higher taxes. Let those who can't control themselves pay more. It's better than the trouble that comes from illegal gambling.
Just spit the facts, also you ran over your points you said you would discuss and explain, "and governments have always run them blah blah blah" @5:08 come on dude.
Hey! Nice Icelandic wool sweater! You get that in Reykjavik?
You spelled colorado wrong
I moved back to Michigan and I play the lottery pretty much everyday. This video was really good I’m done giving them all my funds
Johnny please make geopolitical videos. Like on South America and Africa. And Asia.
Nice Lopapeysa 😊
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So now lottery is racist? 🤦🤦🤦
Looks like an incentive to get rid of taxes. Shoot, just get rid of taxes for everyone making less than a few million. Fund the rest with a lottery.
It's like the tax on cigarettes that funds education too lol. Do your civic duty. As the classic joke goes.
The lottery isn't a tax on the poor because poor people voluntarily buy it. Out of desperation, sure but that's another topic. I do agree it should be spent better though
Why am i still here, well i huess im to bored or dont wanna go to work
COLARADO?!
Lottery is a tax but, it’s a totally voluntary Tax.
The answer for the question in the end is because i love your content and i love to hear you last thoughts on any topic you cover. Wish i can support but i can barely support myself as i am a college student in the worst economic crisis since the mid 19th century :/
Johnny your videos are addictive
So the lottery is a scam because it's a tax nobody forces you to pay? Gives you a chance to win lots of money but if you don't win the money you paid for nothing? Okay? We all pay taxes that go to stuff we don't personally use. At least this one is not mandatory.
thank you 🙂
What about the lottery curse ?
Gambling is just a tax on stupid. It's never a good idea to gamble unless you're just doing it for fun and don't care if you lose.
Another great piece of information!
Johnny don’t promote betterhelp. That shizz is a borderline scam that mines your most sensitive data, and underpays and underserves the therapists who work for them.
Harris, and you thought we wouldn't mind the blurb in the middle of a research note…
What does it matter, right?
Total they cut the videos normally for advertising almost everywhere .. You just have to let it go as if it were natural.
Nice ultrawide
You wash your hair 🤣🤣🤣
It’s a tax on poor people
I'm ok with allowing some gambling at casinos, but I find it abhorrent to run government-sponsored lotteries. We shouldn't try to fund necessary programs based on people's gambling addictions.
Fiat money…. slavery imposed without violence. That's a scam to consider..
The lottery exists to keep actual taxes a little lower. It helps government and civilians work together easier.
Gambling will always exist and a certain individual will always be the one gambling more. Doesn't matter if you ban it.
To ban it means taxes WILL go up to compensate. You should be praising it unless you like paying higher taxes. Let those who can't control themselves pay more.
It's better than the trouble that comes from illegal gambling.
First this man takes an Established Titles sponsorship now he takes a Better Help sponsorship c'mon 😭😭😭
Ah yes the poverty tax