LoveiseverywhereXOXO t1_j9v5ot3 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Reply to comment by Safe-Radio-3336 in MLB-required upgrades to The Diamond could cost city $3.5M by PercyDovetonsils

Because fuck giving a multibillion dollar corporation free money

Safe-Radio-3336 t1_j9v90p7 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 8:22 PM

We own the ballpark. The Squirrels are a tenant. The landlord has to keep the place up to date. It is an investment in Richmond’s own interest to keep the team here and happy.

LoveiseverywhereXOXO t1_j9vc8w8 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 8:43 PM

The squirrels staying happy doesn’t mean anything for the city, the entire stadium will be torn down soon. Show me one shred of proof that having a baseball team here makes us any money after the expenses it takes in upkeep, infrastructure, and personnel to keep it going

they can take their shit and walk and it would only improve my life. I’m tired of the fireworks scaring my dog and I’m tired of subsidizing people who don’t need it.

Safe-Radio-3336 t1_j9vfx5p wrote on February 24, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Do you support properly funding public park systems? That’s essentially what the Diamond is, it just also happens to have a viable business operating within it. I’m sorry your dog gets scared of the fireworks. Not fun.

LoveiseverywhereXOXO t1_j9viptq wrote on February 24, 2023 at 9:24 PM

The diamond is not analogous to a public park in any way. Can I go there and play a pick up game with my friends? Is it open to the public free of charge? It’s a venue for for-profit ventures and nothing else and if the business was truly viable it would not need public subsidies.