Arizona Lottery Vote Measure Debated

ARIZONA – As reported by the Arizona Republic: "The right to vote is a privilege, a civic duty, an invaluable patriotic responsibility.

"Should your ballot also be a lottery ticket? And is that even legal?

"A measure on the November ballot to create a $1 million lottery for those who vote in Arizona elections has generated international attention and debate.

"Among the concerns: a federal law that forbids paying someone to vote. Some experts say that means if Arizona voters approve the measure, a federal court might strike it down..."
2006-08-08