Gambling series was a true public service

Thank you for your thoughtful and informative series on Gambling in late July. For years, I've felt the public was lacking full disclosure regarding the many issues surrounding legalized gambling. Your investigation of these issues, and front page emphasis was a true public service. A recent and similar article in the Christian Science Monitor noted, "When the total cost of legalized gambling is considered - crime, bankruptcy, suicide, regulation of the industry, etc. - it outweighs the benefit by a ratio of 2:1, according to research by Earl Grinois, an expert in gambling economics." Just say "No" to casino expansion, especially in this era of dwindling personal assets.

Rita Mathern

Naperville