That is one argument for why taxpayer dollars shouldn't be used

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to fund collegiate athletic capital projects. On the flip side, those states are at a disadvantage to the states that allow it because it frees up money to be used for other things (i.e. support staff, luxury items, etc.).

Posted: 12/10/2021 at 12:55 PM ET

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This FSU Stadium situation -- harlote101 Dec 09, 2021 at 03:17 PM ET

harlote101 • 12/09/21 03:17 PM ET

As you see, Florida allows local and state government to build stadiums & -- EDGEMAN Dec 09, 2021 at 04:27 PM ET

EDGEMAN • 12/09/21 04:27 PM ET

I believe OH and LA share the same philosophy as FL -- VTHokie2000 Dec 09, 2021 at 06:22 PM ET

VTHokie2000 • 12/09/21 06:22 PM ET

As a Virginia tax payer, I don't want any new taxes -- EDGEMAN Dec 10, 2021 at 10:06 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 12/10/21 10:06 AM ET

That is one argument for why taxpayer dollars shouldn't be used ◄ -- VTHokie2000 Dec 10, 2021 at 12:55 PM ET

VTHokie2000 • 12/10/21 12:55 PM ET

Yes. After living in Miami and paying for Marlins Stadium I agree. -- HOO86 Dec 10, 2021 at 12:19 PM ET

HOO86 • 12/10/21 12:19 PM ET

Where did you live in Miami? -- EDGEMAN Dec 10, 2021 at 12:28 PM ET

EDGEMAN • 12/10/21 12:28 PM ET

Miami Beach near Normandy Island and North Bay Village -- HOO86 Dec 10, 2021 at 01:19 PM ET

HOO86 • 12/10/21 01:19 PM ET

I used to hang out at the Clevelander when I lived there.** -- EDGEMAN Dec 10, 2021 at 01:54 PM ET

EDGEMAN • 12/10/21 01:54 PM ET

I did too. It was closed 2 years for renovation part of the time. -- HOO86 Dec 10, 2021 at 06:18 PM ET

HOO86 • 12/10/21 06:18 PM ET

Exactly, the Virginia model has been working great -- Mercury Dec 10, 2021 at 12:06 PM ET

Mercury • 12/10/21 12:06 PM ET