Lotto Player Not Acting Responsibly

When do we become responsible for our own actions? Regarding the lottery “winner” from Mission Viejo (“Losing Lotto Winner Plans to Sue State,” July 3) who is suing the state for his “winnings” when he was late in his claim: As a taxpayer, I resent having to pay for anyone’s irresponsibility.

The rules say “file within 180 days.” Not 181, but 180 days. So do it, and take responsibility for your losses if you don’t! Can I sue my mortgage holder if I’m a day late and am assessed a late penalty? How about my car payment? What if I “forget” to vote in November’s election? Can I sue to have the polls reopened because I was only one day late?

This man and his lawyer are wasting people’s time. Three months to review an open-and-shut case like this? The circumstances are unfortunate; they usually are when we don’t take responsibility for our own actions.

ANN McDOWELL, Irvine