Video gambling ban is hypocritical

I laughed out loud while reading "DuPage prohibits video gambling." Of all the sanctimonious, hypocritical nonsense.

DuPage County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom's declaration that "It is clear that DuPage County's quality of life is not for sale" made me proud. Thank goodness the county board has taken a stand to save us all from ourselves.

This in a county where the director of the election of commission receives money from Robis Elections, the board chairman receives donations from companies that get millions of dollars in county contracts, and police chiefs recommend red light camera companies for whom they then go to work.

Now DuPage County residents, at least in unincorporated areas, will be free from the scourge of video poker. That leaves only 27 off track betting parlors, six horse racing tracks, nine casinos and 13 different lottery games that can be purchased at any gas station or convenience store to worry about.

In a time when county government is crying poor I'm sure that the board will come up with some new tax or increase an old one to make up for the $350,000 the county will lose from the state-mandated revenue split. As for the lady who deplores the idea that we can become wealthy by pushing a button - I have a suggestion for you: Don't push the button and mind your own business.

Ralph Hruby

Warrenville