OK, lets say this new stadium happens and the Twins stay here. What exactly have we gained that we do not already have?
As I see it, and I am willing to see it some other way if it can be painted in a truthful verifiable manner. Carl is raking in the bucks from the concessions. The taxpayers are paying every day for the new tax. Now we have an empty dome to contend with. The persons making money from dome concessions are SOL. The persons making money from the existing dome skyboxes is also SOL. Now there are complaints about the smell from the trash burner and a need to move it or get rid of it. Parking issues have moved to a different part of town and there are cries for a new taxpayer funded parking ramp. This is much the same argument against the Guthrie receiving tax money. The are already here, why should they get tax money for a new theatre? There is no way of gaining money on any of these plans. There is only so much money to be had. My entertainment budget does not grow because we build a new theatre or stadium. Al it does is shift where the dollars are going. I hope someone out there my point because I have rambled enough. Count me tired of paying taxes to help feed the rich. Ron Leurquin Nokomis East REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
