revenues gained by the lottery only make up for lost revenue in the general fund. The Democrats in power in n.c. since reconstruction have spent this state into bankruptcy. You cannot promise everything to everone all the time .You have to be responsible!State goverment has grown faster than revenues.A sales tax increase in a resession? Obamma's administration talking about all kinds of tax increases.When will the people of North Carolina realize the way we are going is the wrong way?