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FanIn80 · 03-29-2017, 10:38 AM

This city desperately needs a new arena. It's not just about the Flames, either. Whether anyone likes to admit it or not, major-league venues are the entertainment Meccas of the world; and The Canadian Airlines Olympic ScotiaPen Saddledome is our current contribution to that standard.

Every time a major act goes to Edmonton instead of Calgary (the Dome is too outdated to support current stage requirements) it says something about Calgary's place in the world.

There's also the residual impact on the city. A person could, quite literally, live in this city their entire life without ever setting foot inside the arena, yet still benefit almost daily from its existence - so yes, tax dollars should absolutely pay for it to be built. 100%? no, that's ridiculous; but so is 0%.

03-29-2017, 10:38 AM	#33
FanIn80 GOAT! Join Date: Jun 2006 Exp:	This city desperately needs a new arena. It's not just about the Flames, either. Whether anyone likes to admit it or not, major-league venues are the entertainment Meccas of the world; and The Canadian Airlines Olympic ScotiaPen Saddledome is our current contribution to that standard. Every time a major act goes to Edmonton instead of Calgary (the Dome is too outdated to support current stage requirements) it says something about Calgary's place in the world. There's also the residual impact on the city. A person could, quite literally, live in this city their entire life without ever setting foot inside the arena, yet still benefit almost daily from its existence - so yes, tax dollars should absolutely pay for it to be built. 100%? no, that's ridiculous; but so is 0%. Last edited by FanIn80; 03-29-2017 at 10:42 AM.