Actually, I think there is a strong comparable between the situation on the Island and the situation with the Sonics.
In the end, civic (and state) politics took precedent over a major sports team. It looks like the same thing will play out in Long Island.
That doesn't mean things can't change in the future, but, cities like Seattle that stick to their guns are likely to reap the future benefits when private money decides that it's worth it, even if the public doesn't subsidize the building, like what seems to be happening right now.
I think Seattle expansion is a great idea.
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