The Lottery is a tax on the statistically challenged.
HOWEVER (However) always buy one to allow God scope for action on your behalf! :)
Heh... sounds like the perfect tax... and 100% voluntary... I used to work with a lot of deadwood (I fit right in there) and one of the common sayings (along with "I don't mind the heat, but this humidity!") was to the effect that they never play the lottery, because it's a waste of money (West Michigan speaks) -- unless the jackpot got really high. Made no sense, still makes no sense. :^)