Dear PGCB, Our Family Is Very Opposed to a Casino in This Location
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Name: Judy L.. Mason State: PA County: Lancaster ID: 419 RegID: 560 Dear PGCB, our family is very opposed to a casino in this location. It is disrespectful and too close in proximity to the Gettysburg National Military Park. What does this say about us as a people where so many men died and were wounded. Getttysburg more than any national park is known for the turning point of our country and the Civil War itself. Gettysburg is also know around the world. Putting a casino in this location will only cheapen the meaning of this sacred place. It is also a family destination. A casino will also change this, and also hurt the local`s economy . Please consider the other locations, but not Gettysburg. Your decision will decide how everyone looks at our state and nation. We can never get back anything once it is lost. Name: Jo Ann S. Buys State: TX County: Collin County ID: 423 RegID: 565 Gettysburg is a Sacred place. A casino would cheapen it. Please no casino at Gettysburg. As a historic traveler, I can tell you that when I visit these sacred places, I go for the history and I would not visit a casino. I live six hours from the Vicksburg Battlefied in Mississippi, and I have not once on any of my visits went to their casinos. If I want to gamble, I would take a trip to Vegas. Name: Patrick A. Swigart State: UT County: Salt Lake ID: 425 RegID: 568 I am not a local person. So you may take me as very insignificant and unimportant in the narrow picture. I am an American citizen, just one of the many who know we are told by our constitution that we are sovereign and in whom reside all unwritten rights not outlined by the constitution specifically applying to the States or the Federal Government. I love Gettysburg and the atmosphere of the region. Lincoln came there once upon a time to consecrate the ground nearby. A casino in that region is a desecration to what is still very special and sacred about the area to millions of Americans who have not heard of this development. I can speak from my experience from traveling America that the casino idea is a desperate ditch-attempt to bring finances to a region. But have you been to see the towns where they have sprung up? It is a death knell to the regions in which they spring up. And it is always a blight to the historical and architectural value of the towns. Cripple Creek Colorado is a good example. Look at the beautiful old town at Google images: you will see the word `casino` emblazoned everywhere. People like me avoid these establishments. I have to take photographs and photoshop out all the ugly signs to make one of my paintings, although I often do not as that is a sad comment I prefer to leave in about how mercenary America has become. I would rather suffer a depression, coming back out of it without the loss of what makes America valuable, interesting, beloved, and special. I have a theme called `Gone to Look for America.` My works can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/portraitbee/ I have been to Gettysburg. I have made paintings of several of its features and intend more. Read the comments by my fans. There are too many not testifying here today who feel like this. Many of us are not yet born. Say no to this casino; do something that continues the consecration of this great area, instead. Name: Sherryl Whitney State: IA County: Fayette ID: 429 RegID: 573 When I take my grandchildren to see Gettysburg, I want them to come away with the sense of awe and gratitude that I do now. How can that happen with the increased traffic, and lights, from a casino? There has got to be another location for this--our hallowed battlefields are just that, HALLOWED! As you can see from my address, this issue is far-reaching, and not just a local one. Please use your hearts when you vote on this issue, and not your wallets. Sincerely, S. Whitney Proud member of CWPT Name: Sherryl Whitney State: IA County: Fayette ID: 430 RegID: 573 This is a far-reaching issue, and not just local: when I take my grandchildren to Gettysburg`s hallowed grounds, I want them to feel the spirit of the battles, not see and hear the noise of traffic and lights of a casino. Would you build a casino near Arlington? No resort is worth the desecration of the memory of the brave souls who spilled blood at the many battles of Gettysburg. Sincerely, S. Whitney Proud member of CWPT Name: Sherryl Whitney State: IA County: Fayette ID: 431 RegID: 573 Please realize that desecrating Gettysburg with a casino/resort nearby would be a terrible idea! When I bring my grandchildren to the area, I want them to come away with the somber awe I feel when I tread there, not memories of the noise and lights of a resort/casino. Surely, there is a better place for you to develop--leave the Gettysburg area hallowed. Name: Jim Coyle State: NY County: Greene ID: 433 RegID: 574 A Casino should not be placed so close to the Gettysburg Battlefield. Those who fought and died on the soil need to be honored. The Proposed casino is 1/2 mile from the Battlefield, but is also very close to west calvary field , where many a good man, Union and Confederate sacrificed for a cause they believe in. I also believe that billboard advertisements will be placed in close proximity to the battlefield which again will take away from the historical aspect of the battlefield. This town is family friendly and families come out to show their future generation (their kids) the history surrounding this battle. I, and many other friends of mine who are history lovers and have families will not visit again, due to the fact that the town will change for the worst ie more traffic, higher crime, and the deterioration of remembering and honoring those who fought and died here. I know cause my great great Uncle James Coyle died at the angle with the 69th PA on July 3 1863 and is buried in the National Cemetery. Please honor them, those that died, or suffered injury during the battle.. PLEASE.. no casino here in the town of Gettysburg!.. NOT EVER Name: todd feirrell State: pa County: york ID: 434 RegID: 576 Dear sir or man to place a casino in such an area of importance to the history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania would soil all hard work blood sweat and tears put forth into making the keystone state one of the greatest places in this great union, I urge you to vote no and as a side note I urge you to vote to accept my terrible grammar and spelling (joke) with best wishes todd feirrell iraqi freedom veteran proud commonwealth resident Name: Vicki M. Jenkins-Long State: MD County: Frederick ID: 436 RegID: 578 I will travel to Gettysburg, along with thousands of others each year, for the history. I will AVOID Gettysburg, and take my dollars with me, if the area is turned into another Atlantic City just to bring in dollars. Mine won`t be there Name: Sandra K Woodward State: PA County: Cumberland ID: 441 RegID: 583 Once again we come to ask that the PGCB not allow a casino to be placed near the Gettysburg battlefield. The place that we, the nation, hold dear to our hearts. Our nation`s history played out on these grounds. It`s simple: * As you have heard over and over again, this land is hallowed ground...representing all of the soldiers that lost their lives there, and we have got to continue to protect it. * The community does not want it there. There will be too much damage that will go along with it and they recognize it. They are not stupid. * The proposed site for the casino is only 1/2 mile away from the military park grounds. ( I have been there and I know exactly where it is. I`m not taking someone else`s word.) We have so few places left that we can show future generations. This place is `special`. It`s here in our state in one of our local communities, not out in California or in Florida, but here. * A casino will bring a multitude of negative issues to this area. Gettysburg is a small community, dedicated to the military park, national cemetery, the town, the Eisenhower Farm, the thousands of reenactors that participate in the historic activities, and visitors from all over the world. * Why does a casino have to be built in Gettysburg? A few years ago, the community said no. Why are we having to do this again? I respectfully ask that you say no to a license for this proposed casino. Sandra K Woodward Mechanicsburg, PA Name: Galina Leonard State: PA County: Adams ID: 447 RegID: 592 I believe in common sense - there is no place for the casino in Gettysburg. It was a very cynical idea to put gambling facility on the sacred ground . Thank you for rejecting it once. Please, reject this proposal again for the sake of common sense. Very respectfully, Galina, mother of two Eagle Scouts. Name: Ann E. Harner State: PA County: Adams ID: 448 RegID: 593 Good Morning, My name is Ann Harner, I have lived in Gettysburg all my life and have been proud to tell people that.