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Should the Public Fund New Arenas?

Should the public support initiatives to provide tax subsidies to build new stadiums and arenas? Has this happened in your community? Discuss the amount of new money entering the economy, the number and quality of new jobs, potential charitable contributions and intangible effects (e.g. community pride).



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by three_ster
 Jun 30 '04 Should the Public Fund New Sports Arenas?
If a sports team is valued by the community in which it thrives, what are its responsibilities, and how should they be rewarded?... read full review 		Very Helpful
by dnordfelt
 Jan 26 '00 Support it or lose it!
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by venus12
 Feb 01 '00 Not With My Money You Don't - OR Do You?
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by tkerodd
 Jul 03 '01 Should We Pay For Sports Arenas?
Do cities really benefit from having a professional team? I am not sure that they do.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Mattog
 Jul 09 '01 Who should pay for stadiums? Barry Bonds or you?
Bottom line is that if you want a privately financed ballpark, the folks who pay the organ grinder get to call the tune.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by janetaba
 Jan 26 '00 Are fans held hostage?
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by iam114in2074
 Jul 26 '01 We Should Only Pay For Stadiums VOLUNTARILY
No level of Government has the legal or moral authority to pay for entertainment venues with money stolen from its citizenry under threat to pay (that's what taxes are).... read full review 		Very Helpful
by roynyr
 Apr 12 '00 Are you kidding me?
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by manimal0
 Jun 23 '01 New Arenas Price Out Old Fans
If city governments have nothing better to do with their money than flush it down the toilet, then they should fund stadiums. Otherwise, NO!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Rebel5877
 Jan 30 '00 It Boils Down To What Matters Most To You!
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by noahtilsen
 Feb 06 '00 No New Stadium For The Twins
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by pach1908
 Dec 21 '01 I Once Flung An Album. Why Would I Pay For An Arena I Can't Throw?
Quite simply, no. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by owlfan
 Jan 24 '00 Private Enterprise or Public Utility?
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by Shecket
 Jan 24 '00 The dilemna of public funding
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by Vicki
 May 05 '00 poor use of public money
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