It’s not as far-fetched as you might think, writes Henry Abbott: “The [Sacramento] Kings are reportedly losing a lot of money. And they are trying again to find a plan to finance a new arena that will help them be profitable. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C. politicians are talking about ‘shovel ready’ construction projects that would boost economic activity. Brace yourselves, sports fans and taxpayers: I’m just about certain that in one city or another, we’re headed for a debate about whether or not building a stadium is a good kind of economic stimulus.”
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