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Originally Posted by ThisIsAnOutrage
I see both sides of the coin. A person/organization giving millions to the community is generous, so why treat the person like they're a jerk? A person with millions to give, asking for billions from the same community for a private project seems greedy, why not treat the person like a jerk?
The truth of the person's character probably falls in between and fluctuates over time. I also do really disagree with CSE asking for such a huge expenditure of public money.
You are absolutely right about the handle though. Ironically, I only use the phrase for small incidents, like the time I came to work and all (3) of my pens were missing from my desk. Our admin. overhead me say, "This is an outrage!" ...and promptly laughed.  |
All good ...
Personally I wish they'd aim lower, get a rink plan and just get going on this. I don't however, see someone trying to be a jerk. I think the city needs new facilities, and a CFL team can't pay for it. There's a chance to work together on something if the city wants to do it. If they don't so be it.
As I said I wish they'd just drop it and go smaller.
But none of that says bilk, or sneaky or slimy or greedy or jerk to me.
If there's a desire for both sides to come together and do something then do it. If not don't.