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Originally Posted by newflyer
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.
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Sad but true. Nova Scotia was awarded a franchise in 1983 (Atlantic Schooners) and the politicians showed no support for a stadium. Unfortunately there weren't thousands of fans out showing support either. Hopefully this time it will be different. If not then here's to Moncton.
I don't understand how local politicians can understand the importance of a convention centre but not understand the importance of the CFL in getting people to come to the Halifax area.
However, I think that the posts above are making the point that a stadium should be built so that it will have many uses (multi-purpose) and not that a stadium isn't required.