Sure, there is a downside to everything. A certain percentage of the population will always be compulsive and overeat, drink, spend or gamble. But they are probably doing it right now. They can get into pools at work, buy Lotto tickets at the store, get raffle tickets from their school children and play Bingo in the church hall. So, don't be fooled by those moralists that are quoting increased crime in Bayfield, Ashland, or Shawano going from 2 to 3 and telling you it increased 50 percent.
Figures lie and liars figure.
This proposal is not just a casino, but a multi-million dollar shopping complex and convention center that will most likely bring more proximity business and commerce. Its location on I-90 is ideal and will attract thousands of people and millions of dollars into Beloit. Don't let the self-appointed moral minority sabotage this opportunity Beloit has to bring in new business, add shopping, provide jobs, increase revenues, lower taxes and improve the community.