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Stop Subsidizing Stadiums

MNTeacher Wrote: May 21, 2012 11:56 AM

"Our legislators acted on our behalf." This legislative action is the problem because..... "no subjugation of the people's will or rights." This is untrue. The people who voted "No" also had to pay. If you consider this to be a waste of money, I might agree with you. If you are arguing that taxes are too high and spending is too frivolous, I would also agree with you (although compared to other things our government has spent money on, this is refreshingly practical). But if you are arguing that legally elected representatives passing constitutional laws is a violation of your rights, then you are wrong.

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Stop Subsidizing Stadiums

Never trust politicians to negotiate with jocks; the jocks will win millions of taxpayer dollars and embarrass fans by losing games.

I didn’t always feel opposition to public stadiums; I enjoy attending live sporting events; I like wearing my NFL, NHL and MLB gear and rooting for my favorite teams. But I’m not buying the “Stadiums create jobs!” chant anymore. Here’s why:

1.) Caving To Jocks

Politicians care more about looking cool in front of jocks than representing their constituents. Case in point: The new Vikings Stadium.

Remember the old Metrodome with the roof that collapsed under snow last December? The...

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