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airehead
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 Posted: 09/26/06 - 21:39 Post subject:
| MechEngDropout wrote: | | GaRebelRunner wrote: | | Pug wrote: | See, I get that...sort of, but what else could FEMA's 115 million dollar been used for that would have had as much of an impact for the residents that may still have needs? That's what I wonder.
It may provide a benefit, but should a stadium been that high on the priority list? Could not the money be used for other contruction projects that could provide jobs and help other businesses start up? |
The $115 million is an investment and as with any investment a risk to get more money for its return. The amount of dollars the refurbished dome will bring in almost undoubedly will be much greater than the $115 million investment by FEMA. Those funds in turn will be able to help the city rebuild faster including housing for the residents, both still there and those returning.
Had FEMA simply used the $115 million on the more obvious symptons at the moment, the funds would evenutally run out with little to replace the funds and continue the rebuilding of the city. At a minimum the rebuilding would slow down.
There is no other building I know of that symbolizes modern day New Orleans greater than the Superdome. You see it majetically as you enter the city from I-10 west. It's instantly recognizable. The sooner it is able to hold events from athletics to music, and conventions the faster and better the impact of funds and permanent rebuilding for the residents occurs. And for the first time in franchise history every Saints game is sold out in the Superdome this year. The rebuilding of the Superdome represents the rebuilding of the City itself.
I think it was money well spent. |
 Very well said.
Besides, the only other thing FEMA would've spent it on is another drug infested trailer park that gets abandoned. |
I think it was money well spent, too. Besides, these people have had so much misery--it's good to have a happy place!
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