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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
They're going to charge more for tickets, drinks and food, probably more for parking, and have more luxury boxes, because it's not really all that much about the money.
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And they haven't even pretended it isn't only about money. King and Burke etc are on record as explicitly saying it is all about making the team more profitable, albeit often under the guise of pumping some BS about making the team more competitive.
CSEC has been pretty clear that they want us to help grow their investment and our return on this investment is the pride and joy we get from calling this team "ours" and getting to watch them play. Now, when they say "ours" they mean it in a figurative sense and one that requires frequent financial contributions.
Unfortunately unlike other companies I own, like the big banks, the flames don't pay dividends, at least not monetary ones. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan, but lets not pretend like we aren't just helping line their pockets in exchange for entertainment. Difference is other forms of entertainment, like movie studios, don't beg me to pay for new ways for them to make money off of me.