[marothisu]

I think this is being stated for like the fifth time, but nobody has stated that Chicago needs Amazon. In fact, a few of the cities that felt like Amazon would be their savior (Detroit, Baltimore, etc) didn't get chosen for the top 20 meaning that Amazon believes that Chicago doesn't *need* Amazon (I think Amazon stated that they don't want to be solely responsible for what "saves" a city) - which jibes with 99.9% of people's opinions who understand the entire picture.

No, Chicago doesn't need Amazon, but the influx of tens of thousands of these jobs could be one part of the entire picture that helps Chicago grow again population wise and have a ripple effect. No, it doesn't need it for this, but it would definitely help. Having this attitude of "Chicago doesn't need Amazon so I don't want it here" is complete and utter BS. That would be like rooting for the Cubs around the trade deadline and you know they're going to make the playoffs, and realize they're about to trade for the best hitter in baseball, guaranteed to propel them further - but then you say you don't want them because you don't need them since you'll make the playoffs anyway regardless of them being on the team or not. Of course you don't need them for the playoffs, but they could help you go further in the playoffs and maybe even push you over the edge to get a championship. Just because you don't think you need that player to make the playoffs doesn't mean you should be against them coming onto your team to better your chances of a championship.