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Originally Posted by dilanesp
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New stadiums are great for politicians, the media, and local tycoons. Politicians get free tickets in luxury boxes. The media get beautiful new press facilities and a team to cover (which means jobs). Local tycoons get to entertain clients in luxury seats at partial taxpayer expense (through both direct subsidy and a tax deduction). So as a result, proposed new stadiums always get massive support from politicians and local media......
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Do you know any local tycoons or businesses writing off entertainment expenses? I agree with your basic message just don't throw the tycoons under the bus for a deduction that no longer exists.
