Lottery Reaches Record Jackpot

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 48•13 Mar 30, 2012

The multistate Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached $640 million and become the largest prize of its kind in U.S. history. What do you think?

  • “Oh man, I’ve got $720 million in AmEx debt I’d love to pay down a little.”

    Sue Gordon –
    Systems Analyst

  • “Speak to me, Fortuna. Lead me through the darkness and tell me which gas station to go to.”

    Stephen Diamond –
    In-Flight Refueling Operator

  • “Those things are always won by some podunk hick who wouldn’t know what to do with a dollar if it bit him in the—hey, wait a minute. That’s me!”

    John Spinell –
    Unemployed

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