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For a lot of people it's not just about the Flames and that's what a lot of people don't seem to understand. When I go to a game I want it to be an enjoyable experience, especially knowing how much tickets are.
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Then vote with your wallet and spend your money somewhere else. Put pressure on the owners to increase the quality of the product. Why do the taxpayers need to pay for this?
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Other than watching the actual game, the experience of spending a night out at the Saddledome is terrible. Line ups everywhere, congested concourse, terrible sight lines, no restaurants, very few bars etc.
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There are line ups everywhere these days. What makes an arena any different than any other popular venue? Why does the arena need public financing to alleviate line ups? For instance, have you been to a ski hill on a weekend lately? Last time I was in Revy I had the privilege of waiting for 15 minutes to use a toilet only to wait for 20 minutes to get a coffee and then wait for an hour to get on the gondola. Should the province be buying them a new lodge and lift to help with these lines? Ultimately both venues are used for entertainment to generate a profit for the owners. You all probably scoffed at the idea of a taxpayer buying a chairlift for a resort but what's the difference? Both are expensive to attend and cater to a select few. And I could make a stronger argument for the economic impact of a ski hill to a town like Revy then an arena district to a city like Calgary.