I agree, but the government is already in our wallets via taxes used for social programs to help the poor. I happen to disagree with these programs, but here we

I agree, but the government is already in our wallets via taxes used for social programs to help the poor. I happen to disagree with these programs, but here we are. We abdicate to the State with the idea that they're going to help the poor, not take advantage of them. Lottery tickets exploit the poor, so I'm left with the notion that the State is more concerned with its bottom line than helping the poor.