Which of the Following Is Not an Argument Presented by Defenders

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an argument presented by defenders of state-run lotteries?

• A)Lotteries are preferable to taxes because they are voluntary rather than compulsory.
• B)Higher-income families tend to spend a larger portion of their incomes on lotteries than do low-income families.
• C)Lotteries compete with illegal gambling and are thus socially beneficial in curtailing organized crime.
• D)They are a relatively painless way to finance government services such as education, medical care, and welfare programs.

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