Letter: No support for sports complex
Friday, Feb. 22, 2002 | 3:41 a.m.
My response to Jeff German's Feb. 17 column, "Gamers cringe at mayor's lecturing": They deserve each other.
Mayor Goodman, with ample justification, cites the limited dollar involvement of Big Casino Inc. in worthwhile civic projects. Then he ruins the message by pointing his finger at their unwillingness to support the crown jewel of his edifice complex -- a big-time sports palace.
The lack of support for such a venue is understandable. There is no sound market research to support it, and big gaming has never been known to bet against the dice.
Goodman could have talked about an improved zoo, a performing arts center or sponsorship of several major exhibits at the Las Vegas Art Museum, or anything to improve the quality of life experience for all Las Vegans.
KENNETH RECORD
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