Gettysburg Casino a Costly Gamble

The infamous Civil War ground of Gettysburg is receiving its own share of strife these days as people in the small town are mixed over a proposal to build a casino near the historic battlefield. 

True, nothing makes me want to gamble my cash more than a bloodbath, however some residents do not seem to view the situation in the same light.

Are you Getty’in me? 

For the second time in five years, Gettysburg is fighting over a plan to build a casino. This time it’s the appropriately titled Mason Dixon Resort & Casino.

Supporters of the casino say the plan will not tread on hallow ground and will bring jobs, more tourists and tax relief to the region, while others counter that it’s just too close to a precious site where 160,000 Union and Confederate soldiers duked it out in a three-day battle during the summer of 1863.

On Tuesday, casino principals, supporters and opponents will speak at a public meeting with state regulators who are considering the license application to build the casino. More than 390 people have registered to speak, meaning the hearing could spill into Wednesday.

We say, if you’re going to debate – why not settle it out in the field.

…Okay, bad expression of speech.

“Why stop at Gettysburg? Maybe we should build some casinos at the site of the World Trade Center,” a resident ranted. “That would create some jobs right? Heck, that would help the tax base, right?”

For some reason we do not think he’s serious.