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Originally Posted by nik-
It's not that they disagree, it's using untrue information to do so. If they're trying to use economic impact as the hub of their argument, they are being dishonest. It's never been proven, and will never be proven. It's based on vague, intangible assumptions. There's two decades of examples of this all across North America.
And I already said other arguments are valid, but at least be up front about them and don't try to couch them in the above. No one is shouting down anyone.
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Now I don't fully disagree with you, but I also do know that it does make some sort of positive difference in the economy.
Most of these studies are done using NFL as a base which is the worst example anyone can use in an argument like this.
Here are some of the small ways Calgary is effected positively by events at an arena:
-it does, and always will, bring people from out of city into the city
-people go early so they can shop at their favorite stores in Calgary
-people from out of town buy supper
-vehicles need fuel for the return trip
I know many season ticket holders that live hours away from Calgary so please don't pretend it makes no difference at all, even if it is small.