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Originally Posted by Flames in 07
Looks good, that should keep the lowest common denominator, populist alderman happy.
Not using public money because the owners and players of a team will stand to be more profitable, is a silly, petty, misery loves company confirming reason. If someone didn't want to use public money because they believe in a better use then that's different. But who cares if NHL owners are richer, if that's the best use for funds then you allocate in that way. People make money personally as a result of how public funds are used all the time.
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It seems to make perfect sense to me. Why should the city be funding an arena the Flames owners can afford to build themselves and will reap all the profits from? There is basically no financial incentive for the city to be involved.