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Saying lotteries are regressive or “a tax on stupidity” is hardly new or weird, the quote was originally attributed to Voltaire
by namdnay 4y ago
Saying lotteries are regressive or “a tax on stupidity” is hardly new or weird, the quote was originally attributed to Voltaire
- voz_ 4y agoNo, I am not sure it is attributed to him, at least, not with any proof. Voltaire is often a good target for fake quotes.
- namdnay 4y agoYes, that’s why I said attributed to, rather than “Voltaire said”. A quick search seems to point to various economists and commentators in the 18th century.
- dredmorbius 4y agoSir William Petty. https://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/10/21/lottery/ https://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/10/21/lottery/