Originally posted by: AaronB
I do take issue with the numbers that were posted by RCN (which I believe are factual) and I assure you that I could produce a logical debate regarding those numbers but honestly, I should have gone to bed 2 hours ago so I have to retire for the evening. I also apologize for this sort of "hit and run" style of posting because I appreciate the fact that a civil discussion is taking place on this issue.
Go get some sleep.
Aa far as a logical debate against those numbers I don't think it is possible. I'll try to help you out though. Here is the 2004 Louisiana budget of which >35% is government funded. Nothing I saw sticks out as a good reason for the numbers:
http://senate.legis.state.la.us/FiscalS...Y04-05/FY05StateHighlights/Default.htm
Anyway, I realize that the superdome is an important part of getting NO up and running but I'm not sure the government should be footing the bill.