Comments on: Arlington Powerball Winner Claims Prize

By: Quoth the Raven

Quoth the Raven — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:41:19 +0000

Nice spelling!

By: Quoth the Raven

Quoth the Raven — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:20:17 +0000

What an absolutely ridiculous idea. You want to tie inheritance to whatever the “cap on welfare payments” would be? Why? If I worked hard for my money, why can’t I give it to my kids, either when I’m alive or after I’m dead? But instead, you want to force me to donate to a charity or trust fund, but only one not directly benefitting my descendants. I hope your post was meant to be sarcastic, but somehow I doubt it.

By: drax

drax — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:10:25 +0000

You wait until you’re dead so they behave themselves. No cookie until after the chores are done.

By: Vince

Vince — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:32:25 +0000

Just the tip.

By: Josh S

Josh S — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:32:37 +0000

Leaving aside the issue of a proper estate tax, I think it’s fairly easy to provide for your kids without leaving a massive inheretence. Why make them wait until you’re dead?

By: david

david — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:30:13 +0000

bunch of dousch bags

By: Jewel Jewison

Jewel Jewison — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:45:54 +0000

Did she say – “Wait – you forgot about my $4 !”

By: Xander

Xander — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:42:32 +0000

Well, I think you should be allowed to pass on only as much as you believe should be the cap on welfare payments. If you think people should be capped at say $50,000 lifetime benefits, then that is as much as you should be able to pass on to your children. The law should then require that the rest be given to the charity or trust fund (not directly benefitting your descendants) of your choice — not necessarily to the government. If you think welfare is a windfall that sets up really bad incentive structures for society, then only you can prevent further Paris Hiltons.

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:35:31 +0000

She probably had another ticket that matched just the powerball=$4 prize.

By: Iwant Memommy

Iwant Memommy — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:22:31 +0000

I believe that the government will provide for all of my needs.