Originally Posted by
DropBarFan
Yeah, stadium was a total scam, they destroyed 1,000's of housing units that weren't replaced elsewhere. Owner got massive subsidies but had the nerve to sue the city over some minor construction details. It's totally stupid for DC to subsidize pro sports teams--nobody moves to or visits there 'cause of pro sports. BTW DC (proper not metro) poses as bike-friendly but a couple of their most popular bike paths are in terrible condition (despite being in the wealthier area).
I wonder how the legal thing works w/bike valet parking. If a bike is stolen will they pay owner full replacement, even if it's a $15K Hilite?
Sounds about right. Pro Sports Teams tend to be big in the scam business. They don't need help, when their players can make millions a season for throwing or kicking or hitting a ball. When you throw around that kind of money you can afford a round building with a hole in the middle and some seats and also to funnel vast quantities of money into the city where it is needed not for kickbacks and permits but simply because you are wanting to be good people and do something good after you wreck the place.
I am all for people playing sports and having a good time, go out and do that. We don't need to help subsidize some big corporate team. If we truly like sports we can go play them ourselves. Watching the Tour De France is semi-interesting but actually going out on your own and riding is way more pleasurable and one could drink way more beer if they did (without blowing up in the gut)