First, Old Man Warner actually believes that the Lottery is good for the town. Twice he calls young people a "pack of fools," for even considering doing away with the Lottery. Tied to this point, he is a very traditional man. To change tradition is sacrilegious.
He believes that the lottery is good for the town and he called young people a pack of fools he is a very traditional man and he would not like to change traditions.
