A promise is a promise

Reply #13

Coin Toss — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:02:22 GMT

Interestingly, floyd, I recently started a thread about if you play a ticket with someone (you both plat the same ticket) and then you played a ticket independently of that one, would you feel you'd have to cut them in if the secoind ticket hit.

The conscensus was no.

Making promises is nice, but making promises that are going to cost you mega bucks to give to others is a bit much.

And has been stated before, in one of the lotto documentaries aired on TV, one winner said that he had giv... [ More ]

Reply #12

KY Floyd — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:24:25 GMT

You don't think people should keep the promises they make?

The people to whom he made this promise (the article in the news forum actually says that he plans to give them each a share) were people with whom he routinely played in a pool. He certainly isn't required to give them anything, but that he is offering shares to them from a prize won with a ticket bought independently is a nice and honorable gesture. Despite the conjecture of some people here there doesn't appear to be any indication... [ More ]

Reply #11

dphillips — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:43:10 GMT

Coin Toss, you are absolutely correct. Thanks for opening up another line for critical thinking

Reply #10

dphillips — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:39:07 GMT

Raven62

Since I didn't know this, thanks for the info.

Reply #9

justxploring — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:36:13 GMT

I agree with tntea. I was brought up that giving your word and a handshake meant everything. However, people say all sorts of crazy things in the heat of the moment, whether it's out of excitement or anger. How many times has someone here said I just want to kill that %$#@! You really don't want to kill anyone -- at least I hope not! Millions of people also promise to love, honor and obey 'til death...well you know! LOL

Yes, he has so much money now that maybe he should honor his promise, sin... [ More ]

Reply #8

Coin Toss — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:02:43 GMT

dphillips

I agree with the bottom paragraph of your post - but not the top one - it's not like these people he promised were unable to play the lottery for themselves.

Reply #7

Raven62 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:42:06 GMT

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Reply #6

dphillips — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:35:11 GMT

Yes, I am talking about the Michigan auto worker.

Reply #5

fja — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:15:55 GMT

Your talking about the Michigan auto worker right

Reply #4

dphillips — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:12:33 GMT

Guru101

Please see my response at the bottom of the page (1).

Reply #3

dphillips — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:10:17 GMT

I am sorry for the lack of clarification. However, my response was not supposed to have been a new topic -- I hit the wrong button!

The he is the latest Illinois MEGA Lottey winner who is going to give $1 million dollars to his closest friends.

Reply #2

tntea — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:07:16 GMT

A promise is your word . One without a word that is worth something, is nothing.

Reply #1

Guru101 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:04:28 GMT

Could you clarify who he is

A promise is a promise

dphillips — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:40 GMT

Since he made the promise (and they are still alive), he should, in good faith, keep his promise to his friends. I am wondering if any of his friends ever give him -- from time-to-time -- a $1.00 toward his dream.

Finally, I don't think people should make promises to family, friends, or coworkers -- if they should win. There are too many jealous, envious people who think you, the winner, owe them something. If these people become hostile, beligerent...just say to them: all you need is a dolla... [ More ]