The Lottery Social Issue

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Winning a billion dollars would seem like a blessing to a middle class or lower class worker; however, what would happen if the lottery prize money could help not just that person, but everyone else? Economics and policies are common issues, but the issue being discussed is not about the economy and its policies; it is about the lottery, but not just any lottery – the Powerball. Washington Post writer, Caitlin Dewey, took a simple math meme and broke down the facts behind it, talking about the issues at hand.
Though the article is expressing its feelings towards how the Powerball money is being distributed irresponsibly, it explains times and events when the money was used in more acceptable cases. In other words, Dewey excels at showing

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