Jon said: "Thanks Barb, for letting us know for your fan participation habits. That was really one of my points. There's a hell of a difference in perspective if you love the team or you couldn't care less."
I say: I am really not sure what you mean by this. I don't think my post indicated that I either was or was not a fan of baseball, football or whatever venue is played in the Metrodome or whether I supported a new stadium or not. As far as land values go, you are probably right. The land used for surface parking lots was most likely not in high demand at the time. Sealing their fate in asphalt has not helped to change that either. My point in the post was to say that IF a new stadium gets built somewhere in Mpls. that they give strong consideration to condensing parking for it so they don't need to "pave paradise to put up a parking lot". As far as my personal interest in sports goes, I am a avid Ice Skating fan. I have followed this sport for years and my goal is to see Michelle Kwan and Sasha Cohen skate for the Gold personally in Turin Italy in 2006. I also love gymnastics and swimming. The Target Center has been a great place to watch the Olympic Ice Skating Tour and the Olympic Gymnastics Tour when they come to Minneapolis. Having access to the great variety of entertainment, sports and arts is what makes and keeps Minneapolis a world class city. The Mill City Museum is now open. Fit a visit to it in your schedule. After you see it, you can go up the block and skate for awhile at the Depot or visit the river. Barb Lickness Whittier ===== "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
