Dear PGCB, our family is very opposed to a casino in this ...

Name: Judy L.. Mason

State: PA

County: Lancaster

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.

ID: 419

RegID: 560

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 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

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