Is it just me, or is the North Carolina Education Lottery a bundle of contradictions?
The chief inconsistency, of course, is that revenue from ticket sales goes to the kids … except when it doesn’t. Now, the Associated Press reports that state House lawmakers have approved a bill that would prevent check cashing joints (which often crop up on the poor side of town) from selling lotto tickets.
Forget that the lottery commission recently expanded its reach into the predominantly low-income Latino community:
The lottery commission took steps Tuesday to make it easier for the state’s estimated 600,000 Hispanics to play the lottery.
It authorized the use of Spanish signs and brochures at stores that cater to Latino customers. About 200 retailers had asked for the change.
Sometimes, I get the feeling they’re just toying with us.
