Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
I think it's worth it. I don't see it as this massive burden unduly levied on Calgarians, Albertans or Canadians, we have multiple levels of government willing to provide funding for needed community infrastructure (including a likely NHL arena arrangement), and we have the potential to attract long-term investment and tourism dollars in the city.
I would love to take my children to these games so they have the opportunity to not only see a world-class event, but be able to use the facilities for their own interests in sports and athletics.
I am also happy to continue building a legacy as one of Canada's premier athletic destinations for sport. I want to be part of that.
For those reasons alone, it is worth it for me. Not everyone sees the world in the same color as you do is treating this as a NIMBY apocalypse scenario.
|
so the feds spending 2B on a Calgary games so your kids get cool stuff isn't a burden? the province doesn't have anything better to do with the money? it's a complete waste of money that can be better spent elsewhere.
it's nice you want tons of free stuff for your family and your city.
so you're right in that it's worth it for YOU.
also you say the Olympics have the potential to attract long-term investment and tourism dollars in the city. you can say that about anything.
the NDP being elected has the potential to attract long-term investment and tourism dollars in the city.
I don't think anyone's able to prove that this happens. just mere lip service to further one's justification for spending the money.