Group Vows to Keep Fighting M-Rated Games at Elmhurst Library

The group of Elmhurst residents who tried and failed to get the Elmhurst Public Library to adjust their policy for carrying M-rated video games say they are not done and will continue to pursue changes, perhaps by petition, Suburban Life reports.

"Similar to President Obama, who was very disappointed with the Senate's decision to not pass improved gun control, we're also equally disappointed with the library's decision to not put improved selection criteria and procedures in place around violent video games," resident Jim Schuetz told the paper.

According to the paper, the library said that its selection process is based on reviews, requests and budget, but not content; library officials said they could not find any justification for treating video games differently than other library materials.

"As a government entity, we are here to uphold the First Amendment rights," Library Director Mary Beth Campe explained to the paper. "As far as the M-rated video games go, our public is using them. They were checked out 2,599 times last year."

The library’s decision is solidly effective for three years, dating from April 16, 2013, the paper said.

Read the full story at the Suburban Life website.