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Old 01-29-2018, 12:10 PM   #81
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The words right out of my mouth!

I still dont get why anyone thinks the Flames shouldnt be paying for the entire building costs. Its their business, their profits, why shouldnt they pay for it?

Any other for private business not expected to BUILD & PAY TAXES on their for profit facilities?

Seems an odd position to take that the Flames owners are upset because the city wants them to pay for their building.
Because a) a new arena is not a positive investment in a city like Calgary, and b) having a team in the city provides a non zero amount of benefit to Calgary.

I'm as pro Nenshi's stance as any on here, but I am 100% certain that some public money needs to and should go towards a new arena. This is also Nenshi's position.
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