Personally, I think any argument that is based on "subsidizing billionaires" just comes across as spiteful and unconstructive. The success or lack thereof of the Flames ownership should not be the issue. Would people rather have the city partner with some of the gong show ownership groups in the US? Why do we vilify people in Canada for being successful...it really is embarrassing. And here's the real danger...vilify/over tax enough and they just leave (i.e Murray Edwards).
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