I personally think these people are morons, and I'm entitled to my opinion. I mean, they won Friday...a few days later they're all over the news. Everyone feels differently about publicity, personally, I'd probably do a few interviews myself and enjoy my 15 minutes, but I do have a problem with how soon they cam forward. I would bet any amount of money that the did not consult with any financial advisors, lawyers, accountants, etc. I don't think you should have to do research to treat over 100 million dollars differently than 100k. And now they're talking about all the things they want to buy...which is great, I just hope they have a plan because yeah it's a lot of money, but it's still spendable. Especially when you have a family who will be knocking on the door in addition to all of the people who just saw them on the news. Poor planning...I hope I'm wrong, but this looks like another E! True Hollywood tragedy!

What difference does it make whether they consulted experts yet.  They are gonna tell them to take the lump sum.  What difference does it make on how soon they come forward?  Geeesh!  This is so much money that they will be able to buy many things without touching principal.  I wish the winners good luck and enjoy it.  i am sure the experts will have been consulted by the time the money rolls around.

There's nothing in the Christian Bible that states or implies gambling is a sin.  Overindulgence is the sin that is most offen referred to in regards to drinking, eating etc.

Doesn't the story specifically say something about them having a lawyer or CPA friend that they are in contact with or will be contacting.  They hadn't even turned in the ticket.  So they are still on track to do the right thing.   Right now they are just riding the publicity wave.  And if you don't know better, which a lot of people don't, this can initially appear be really exciting and fun.  Only later when the numerous phone calls and visits to their front door will their tune change. 

But again, those of you complaining about their actions are basically preaching to the choir.  WE know this stuff already, and it's not like the Harris' are going to read our posts and become enlightened.  Yeah, it would be great if everyone who played the lottery read the do's and don'ts of winning a huge jackpot, but that's not gonna happen.

I hope he checks into a hotel because there will a mob of people waiting for him outside his house asking and begging for handouts.

Yeah I guess the rest of us are just not worthy of God's praise yet.

"Negative" is a matter of personal perception, I see them as factual remarks. Why should I be happy for them? I do not know them from Adam, and I am willing to bet I had a lot worse of a life than they did, especially in the past. Personally I could really care less if they won or not. However I think claiming that God helped them is a little ridiculous, as I am sure there are far more deserving candidates still awaiting "God's" help and not getting crap.

I would rather be honest with how I feel as opposed to throwing "fake" happiness remarks out there. Would they be happy if I won? I doubt it. Apparently God favors felons too, maybe that is the problem here. No, it is all about luck of the draw. There is no rhyme of reason behind it. It is easy to give God credit when "good" people win, but then everyone scratches their head when a sex offender gets $10 million. Then it HAD to be luck right?

Don't worry about it, He doesn't have much time to enjoy it anyway.  Accorrding to the Mayan dooms day event the world is going to end 12.21.2012 .   He was wise to take the cash. lol  Enjoy life and be good to your fellow man.

It would have been cooler if it was 12.21.2112 

And you know that those of us who give others happy remarks are being "fake"? Go ahead and continue to be negative, jealous and bitter it's your right, but don't assume that you can read the minds and hearts of those of us who are genuinely happy for others when they come into good fortune.

Its called, "Common Grace" where God blesses the Wicked and the good accorrding to his will.