Gettysburg PA Casino- jobs vs. history. A sign of the times?, page 1

From source: With Gettysburg casino plan pending, historic preservation and economic development do battle..

Source: www.pennlive.com...

A sign of the times, where jobs are deparately needed but one of, if not the most, precious historical sites to the US is at stake. What do we do, as society?

Do you really want to full blown casino/gambling/crowds/problems/crimes/ etc near such a site? Not me, but I live in the region and go there frequently-I like the way it is mentality, if you will. But, I know people who need jobs in that area.

What do you think? Anyone else out there in an area where similar things area occurring? I would like to see a law enacted that would prohibit such developement with a certain radius. Am I being a jerk/uncaring for being this way?

I know for anyone not familar with the area and/or Gettysburg history if maybe an easy answer but..... it just seems wrong. Anyone want to convince me I'm wrong?

I would appreciate some feedback from our great minds at ATS. Thank you.

PS, i will be taking the wife and kids down there in a few weeks. I let you know if I see any ghost.....

reply to post by 12m8keall2c

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I use to think that until I saw this poll from Adams county, PA.

March 16, 2010, 7:11PM
Nearly two-thirds of Adams County residents support a casino near Gettysburg, poll shows.. [Link: www.pennlive.com...

reply to post by Rockpuck

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It won't be the individual citizens of that area or the state. The house and senate (PA). which is crime ridden and headed by a big fat tub of lard with a topping of Philly mafia on top. The bribes have started already, Im sure.

PS. They desire to put it there is due to the closeness of Maryland/Vir. The other approved casions around the state cover those 3 borders (and Atlantic City to the East anyway) and a big one near the capital (about an hour north of Gettysburg). This way, all the folks from Western Maryland and N. Virginia can come on up and throw their money away.

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