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In response to "Woman that won $560m Powerball jackpot suing to be able to claim it anonymously. -- (link)" by spamlet

Since census records and tax returns can be kept private I don't buy the audit argument, but participation is voluntary

Posted by Max Feb 6 '18, 09:52

And I think openness about the winners is actually good for the program because it humanizes the winners, and makes it seem like anyone can win. Allowing them to remain anonymous can intensify the perception that there are elites vs everyone else.

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Also, transparency combats the potential for fraud. - znufrii Feb 6, 09:57 2
- What are the CHANCES that the last 5 jackpots were won by lottery employees?! -- nm - Ender Feb 6, 10:01
- That's what I mean about tax returns and census records; there's fraud, but it doesn't override the privacy argument. -- nm - Max Feb 6, 09:58
She'll never be President if she doesn't disclose! -- nm - Mop Feb 6, 09:53

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Since census records and tax returns can be kept private I don't buy the audit argument, but participation is voluntary

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