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Originally Posted by MolsonExport
bah, Just a tangible example of how billionaire owners willingly ransom their teams to extract more money from taxpayers for luxurious new stadia (with seat options out of the price range of most citizens). Among the poorest possible use of public monies. Especially since studies show the dubious value of professional sports teams to cities' economies. Where the hell is the moral outrage? Ah, just like in ancient Rome: distract the plebes with gladiator shows.
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Yeah. The Forum replacing the Pyramid here in Memphis is a perfect example of politics. At least there was some decent logic to building the Forum off of Beale (the Pyramid is north of downtown in the Pinch where there's literally nothing going on but surface parking). The game experience/atmosphere/surrounding atmosphere is much better at the Forum, and I think that helps it out overall as an arena.
Now that Bass Pro is leasing the Pyramid from the city and has taken of the payments for it most people are fine with the Forum. A Bass Pro shop is a pretty crappy idea of what to do with the Pyramid, especially since they have their superstore, hotels, entertainment, etc. all in the Pyramid where they can keep people in there without them having to leave to eat or sleep. At least the tax payers of Memphis aren't paying for it anymore.