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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
I've read those posts, and they are simply not a slam dunk. As I mentioned earlier, they depend on the perspective taken and how benefits are quantified.
And I do support other cultural areas getting some government funding as well, I just happen to know for a fact, none of those other areas will drive as much income into this city and will be enjoyed by as large a segment of this cities population as the sports events and concerts an Arena will bring, and that is a fact.
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I don't know how its a fair argument to call numerous articles into question while calling your statements "fact" with absolutely nothing to back it up.
If you support funding for culture and the arts, surely you must realize that by tossing a few hundred million at the two NHL teams arenas, its going to strip funding from going directly to these areas (where it does the most good).
Large stadium concerts make up a ridiculously small amount of a cities culture scene. If this is what defines Calgary or Edmonton I cringe to see where the province is headed.