02-29-2008, 06:37 PM | #11 | |
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I work from my home; however, my family is getting to the point that I need to have a bigger house. Maybe I can convince the city of Murray to fund the building of a larger home for my family, so I can continue to work from my home. If not, I may have to find another city in Salt Lake County to build me a larger house and I will take my business there.
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But you are correct. If you can convince the public to fund your house, why wouldn't you? Besides, you are conveniently ignoring precendent. It is very common for the public to pay for sports arenas. I can see if this was a rarity, but it isnt. Which is why he is leaving. Like I said, those who love the free market should be thrilled.
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I know that public funds are used to build arenas. That is how Sandy yanked RSL away from Salt Lake. I'm just of the belief that the owner of a business should pay for the facilities in which to house and run that business.
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I'm with DDD here. I think it's silly to suggest that an owner of a company should pay for all of the facilities in which they house their business. The fact of the matter is that taxpayers subsidize all types of businesses. Schools, hospitals, etc. I think a truer statement would be that taxes should not be used to fund something purely for entertainment value like a sports team.
I think it's unfortunate that Seattlites feel as they do. It will be regrettable, much like the Los Angelinos feel about losing a football franchise.
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Thank you for having the ability to do what I couldn't. I suck.
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Ask the Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, and Miami Heat how they do in terms of attendance.
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But weren't the Charlotte Hornets an expansion team rather than a relocated team, as well as the Magic and Heat?
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Most of those other areas/state have NFL, MLB, and or NHL, as well. Ironically, going back to the other point of discussion, if I remember correctly, LHM paid for about $20MM of the Delta Center land with public funds. No wonder that guy has so much cash!
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But I could be wrong. And yes, the Jazz have benefited from being the only major pro sports franchise in town...a lot like the Packers.
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Yes, Packers are another good example. I guess the Bucks and Brewers play in the city, but which is the tougher ticket to get of the 3? It isn't even close.
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