[Senator Clay Davis]

A new stadium paid for by taxpayers is perhaps the worst in welfare for the rich. We contribute to a new facility, and in almost every single case said facility is more expensive for John Q. Public to attend, and almost certainly there are fewer seats in favor of luxury boxes, again at the expense of John Q. Public. All this so the owners can make more money, by charging more, for fewer seats, with more luxury boxes. So if someone can find me where John Q. Public benefits in this equation, I'd love to hear it. A nice new stadium? Great, but since most people will use it 2 or 3 times a year (and in the case of a new football/soccer facility, likely under 1 time a year average), it ends up being a waste for what amounts to a want, not a need (we need roads, we need schools, we want sports teams, don't need em). Limited tax dollars + unlimited wants = Choose only the needs.