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Originally Posted by OffsideSpecialist
I have to assume because the average Olympian isn't owned by groups of billionaires making a profit.
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I won't hijack the thread with a drawn out comparison, but I'll just say that I think that's totally irrelevant. If that is a good reason not to publicly fund a new rink then that just proves that miserly loves company. People get utility (in this case entertainment, sense of pride and sense of achievement) from watching Canadians win gold medals. I suspect Calgarians similar utility from having a successful NHL program.
Anyway I'm glad the olympic programs get more funding and its cool that corporate sponsorship is up.