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Originally Posted by Takeo
I think the "multi-purpose" point is crucial. I don't mean to be negative, but I have a difficult time imagining how a stadium that only hosts 10 games a year could NOT end up being a "white elephant".
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I am not sure you'll continue to believe the "white elephant" theory once a stadium and team is secured. I am even more absolute that if Moncton wins the Atlantic Canada franchise, politicians will be banging there heads against the wall watching 10,000+ people drive into Moncton from out of town 10 times a year, every year. The real kicker will occur when Atlantic Canada hosts the Grey Cup and 40,000+ people pack every hotel, restaurant, bar, taxi leading up to the biggest annual party this nation knows.
The fact is a stadium is probably good for 50 years. If the local leaders believe for a second that having a 30,000 seat stadium and a professional football team is a waste of funds then they don't even have the slightest clue.
The problem is if Halifax doesn't come around, those leaders will get to witness the benefits realized by Moncton for decades to come.
I think the Halifax city council needs to take a CFL road trip before its too late.