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Originally Posted by Radio
I feel like I am alone in this thought, but I think the Flames are pretty important to this city.
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Thanks for this perspective. I certainly don’t think you’re a moron. Your points are all good. Like you, I love the Flames more than what sometimes feels rational.
I do think it’s worth emphasizing the symbiosis of this relationship. The Flames wouldn't exist without the endless support of Calgarians. Undoubtedly, the Flames do some good work in the community -- and more often than not, there are cameras around to show the community all the good work they do.
My feelings are that if the organization is
all about this community that has, in turn, made them very wealthy over the years, then why nickel and dime and threaten that community right now? Why negotiate so aggressively? Why not give emphatically to the community? (Obviously, I understand that's not how this game works, but one message about giving to the community seems to undermine the other.)