30A Skunkape
Skunky
Dome looks good, we are primed for Falcon-stomping funn!:clap_1:
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Kimmifunn
Funnkalicious
What channel!
bsmart
brain
Speaking of which read this article in The American Thinker, titled The Taxpayer Superdome: http://www.americanthinker.com/comments.php?comments_id=6192
And here is my response to Mr. Warshawsky:
I recently read a September 22, 2006 article from Steven M. Warshawsky, titled ?The Taxpayer Superdome? (http://www.americanthinker.com/comments.php?comments_id=6192). I agree with Warshawsky on several major points, such as the $170 million renovation was ?an outrageous use of taxpayer money,? and that the NFL could have and should have paid for the rebuilding costs. However, I have to say that I disagree with Warshawsky where he states that the State of Louisiana and Tulane University could have and should have paid for rebuilding costs. I haven?t paid too much attention to the fiscal situation of the State of Louisiana lately, and so I am not in a position to flawlessly argue for them, but I am sure that Louisiana is not in a position to allocate monies for the reconstruction of one of its ?non-essential? (that is non essential to the proper and intended function of governmental affairs) properties. I am familiar with the situation at Tulane University, as I was accepted to the law school at this private institution last year, but chose to continue my academic career at the University of Georgia. As most Americans are probably aware, Tulane is severely short of money at this time and probably will be for years to come. They have cut long running academic programs and are currently running with a contribution campaign, aimed at alumni and other interests who have a stake in maintaining Tulane?s integrity as a fine research institution. In theory, these same fundraising efforts may have been applied to donations to help rebuild the Superdome for their use too, but I think this would have been an unpopular appeal with the potential of a PR disaster given Tulane?s academic necessities following Katrina. So, in short, I think it is reasonable to say that the NFL certainly should have paid more than their $15 million, and they perceptibly could have, but I do not think that the same could be said of Tulane University and even the State of Louisiana.
Best regards,
Brian Smart, B.A. Political Science, Magna Cum Laude 2005
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
and here is the editor's response to me:
Dear Mr. Smart:
Thank-you for writing. I am sure that Mr. Warshawsky only meant that these two entities were more logical than the US government as a source of funding, not that they should have funded the Superdome.
Thomas Lifson, editor
Well then why did he say SHOULD? :scratch:
And here is my response to Mr. Warshawsky:
I recently read a September 22, 2006 article from Steven M. Warshawsky, titled ?The Taxpayer Superdome? (http://www.americanthinker.com/comments.php?comments_id=6192). I agree with Warshawsky on several major points, such as the $170 million renovation was ?an outrageous use of taxpayer money,? and that the NFL could have and should have paid for the rebuilding costs. However, I have to say that I disagree with Warshawsky where he states that the State of Louisiana and Tulane University could have and should have paid for rebuilding costs. I haven?t paid too much attention to the fiscal situation of the State of Louisiana lately, and so I am not in a position to flawlessly argue for them, but I am sure that Louisiana is not in a position to allocate monies for the reconstruction of one of its ?non-essential? (that is non essential to the proper and intended function of governmental affairs) properties. I am familiar with the situation at Tulane University, as I was accepted to the law school at this private institution last year, but chose to continue my academic career at the University of Georgia. As most Americans are probably aware, Tulane is severely short of money at this time and probably will be for years to come. They have cut long running academic programs and are currently running with a contribution campaign, aimed at alumni and other interests who have a stake in maintaining Tulane?s integrity as a fine research institution. In theory, these same fundraising efforts may have been applied to donations to help rebuild the Superdome for their use too, but I think this would have been an unpopular appeal with the potential of a PR disaster given Tulane?s academic necessities following Katrina. So, in short, I think it is reasonable to say that the NFL certainly should have paid more than their $15 million, and they perceptibly could have, but I do not think that the same could be said of Tulane University and even the State of Louisiana.
Best regards,
Brian Smart, B.A. Political Science, Magna Cum Laude 2005
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
and here is the editor's response to me:
Dear Mr. Smart:
Thank-you for writing. I am sure that Mr. Warshawsky only meant that these two entities were more logical than the US government as a source of funding, not that they should have funded the Superdome.
Thomas Lifson, editor
Well then why did he say SHOULD? :scratch:
30A Skunkape
Skunky
I am very opinionated on this topic, so let me be polite and blunt. The US Corps of Engineers is supposed to maintain levees around New Orleans that will hold up to a category 3 storm. Katrina was a category 3 storm when she hit land. Please look at the photos below. Do you think that maybe the Feds let us down just a little? If they had spent the money to maintain quality levees in the first place, they wouldn't be (morally) obligated to help rebuild this building now. 
bsmart
brain
I am very opinionated on this topic, so let me be polite and blunt. The US Corps of Engineers is supposed to maintain levees around New Orleans that will hold up to a category 3 storm. Katrina was a category 3 storm when she hit land. Please look at the photos below. Do you think that maybe the Feds let us down just a little? If they had spent the money to maintain quality levees in the first place, they wouldn't be (morally) obligated to help rebuild this building now.
Right on.
TooFarTampa
SoWal Insider
Monday at 8:30 (5:30 Kimmitime), ESPN. Monday Night Football baby.
Can't wait to see it. What a story. :clap_1:
Meantime Bucs are 0-3
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30A Skunkape
Skunky
Monday at 8:30 (5:30 Kimmitime), ESPN. Monday Night Football baby.
Can't wait to see it. What a story. :clap_1:
Meantime Bucs are 0-3
Splenectomy performed as well
Smiling JOe
SoWal Expert
Bsmart, it is not really surprising at all the the gov't helps build every NFL stadium in the country. The Gov't figures that by keeping the stadium seats filled with butts, and the bellies of spectators filled with alcohol, the people of the good 'ole US of A, won't have time to think about the hose job we are getting. ;-)
Now where is my beer? Go Falcons!
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InletBchDweller
SoWal Insider
Just got home today from South Louisiana
, no trip report just yet but had to say .......
GEAUX SAINTS!!
WELCOME HOME!!!
, no trip report just yet but had to say .......GEAUX SAINTS!!
WELCOME HOME!!!
BeachSteelers
Beach Fanatic
So long as Colston scores me a TD for my fantasy team I'll pull for the Saints. Where's the Mayor and Gov. or are they too scared to show up!