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Originally Posted by kevman
Except it sees thousands of users per day and doesn't cost a penny to use.
I'd be OK with 100% public financing of a new rink if the admission fee was free.
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Hundreds of thousands watch the Flames on TV for free and feel part of the team. That never seems to get mentioned.
Not saying it justifies the cost. But people constantly whine about an arena being built for the few who can afford tickets, when that isn't the whole picture.
Sure, tickets are expensive and therefore somewhat exclusive. But there is also a benefit for everyone. The team is ours as a community. And it's (essentially) free for all to enjoy.