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Originally Posted by nik-
Kind of odd that a poster that seems to be pretty right leaning on other issues is so eager to hand over millions to a corporation so they can make more money.
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I've noticed some of the most ardent supporters of the Flames plan are the posters who live outside of Calgary, and don't have to live with any financial consequences.
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Originally Posted by nik-
Sounds like a good reason to invest more to ensure their business then.
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That's what's funny about this. The Flames and NHL keep trying to make this into a conversation about the need for a new stadium (as if someone is trying to stop them?) and the only way forward is with public approval/money. If the Flames feel that they need a stadium to be viable for the long-term, there is a pretty obvious solution....buy some land and build a stadium. I'm sure the City will even fast-track their approval.
I'm sure the Flames have 50 reasons why a new stadium will be good for their business. I've yet to hear one compelling, and
economically sound reason, why they shouldn't be the ones paying for it's construction when they are the ones benefitting financially from it.