Quote Originally Posted by middetres View Post
It was the wrong strategy then and it's the wrong one now, but where was the outrage and criticism in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s?
You're unaware that there was extensive "outrage and criticism" at Detroit's plundering over the past half century? Seriously?

The article specifics are actually spot-on. The Palace, a 100% privately funded venue, is being shuttered in favor of a taxpayer funded boondoggle, and the region is going from two competitive arenas to one.

The consumer loses. The region loses. Regional concerts and events will be less numerous and more expensive. Tax dollars were wasted on nothing.