I feel the same way about Reliant Stadium in Houston. I am an NFL fan, but I do not see any reason taxpayers should pay for stadiums. Joe Robbie privately funded what is now the Dolphin Stadium (LandShark). In Houston, they presented it to the voters in several referendum, each time slightly modifying the details until they got their 50.1% majority. Then the team owner collects parking, naming rights etc. Why is this a good deal for taxpayers?
Of course, the problem is ... the owners make demands and if the city/taxpayers refuse, they just move to someplace where they will do they bidding. Example: Houston Oilers/Nashville Titans.
The really sad thing is, it takes no time to show the numbers are bogus. City Councils across the country are folding to a weak bluff by owners. Take out LA and every city that has lost a franchise, has gained another, ie Texans in Houston, etc.
The model is Green Bay. That franchise cannot move, residents own a majority of the stock. Divorce cases in Green Bay put season ticket rights in front of the kids, the cars and the dog! No dome, no eminent domain, a private business providing a good that sells out year after year. Not to mention, a decent football team. Whodathunkit!?