For those of you who read my blog entitled Redevelop This, you might be interested to read this article, another in the New York Times, this time from George Vecsey- really a sequel to the article whose link I posted in my column yesterday.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/09/sports/football/09vecsey.html?ref=sports
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Marc, this is the same throughout the world, I am sure you are aware. In Australia there was a slogan in the 80's that read - 'Imagine if the community got their grants & the Defence Force had to hold a raffle to go to war!!' I agree that it is out of control what these councils (do not know the same word in the US)will spend money on for sports grounds & yet the essentials for the community go begging! The sporting clubs might contribute to the upkeep & building of these stadiums but the councils ultimately pick up the rest & then they wonder why the masses cannot afford to go to watch their teams play. In Australia, for a family of 2 adults & 2 children + food for the day can exceed $100 AUS, this is criminal! To me it has taken the gloss of what used to be a fun day out without to much cost!!.
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