[GreenHornet]

There has never been a publicly funded pro sporting arena that has ever been a benefit for taxpayers - they are black holes of funds, provide exceptional profit for team owners with minimal return to taxpayers. The formulas utilized to determine the economic impact of a stadium / sports team on a municipality are flawed on a level that is staggering. Look at the outstanding debt on all pro stadiums and tell me they benefit taxpayers.

If building and operating a stadium or arena were profitable, the teams would insist on building their own facilities, rather than stick the taxpayer with the tab.

[RobertClark]

If building and operating a stadium or arena were profitable, the teams would insist on building their own facilities, rather than stick the taxpayer with the tab.

Ding, ding, ding. Winner!!!

[RedMonqey]

If building and operating a stadium or arena were profitable, the teams would insist on building their own facilities, rather than stick the taxpayer with the tab.

Damned straight!!!