2/23 News

[Stucki]

Originally Posted by Dadof3

The explanation offered by heretic is right-on (in my opinion)...yet, Checketts could very well have avoided causing this problem by simply repeating his concern re people drinking and then driving, or concerns re Dram-shop liability, or concerns re dealing with the alcohol laws.

However, it wasn't until after the firestorm hit that he mentioned his concern re drunk people driving. His original quote was that he wanted to create a "family atmosphere" and did not think beer was conducive. THAT is what got a percentage of the fan base upset, not the question of whether the stadium is dry.

If you truly cannot see the distinction between the two, well, I guess I understand why there is a divide in the community.

That does make sense. However, similar language is used in other parts of the country. I guess he was thinking he was in Connecticut rather than Utah when he said that. Am I wrong in thinking that language would only be a problem here in Utah?

[Dadof3]

Originally Posted by Stucki

That does make sense. However, similar language is used in other parts of the country. I guess he was thinking he was in Connecticut rather than Utah when he said that. Am I wrong in thinking that language would only be a problem here in Utah?

I gave this some heavy thought...you are probably not wrong.

[Aerick]

Originally Posted by fuegote

I think he was referring to this guy

Actually, I wasn't, but that's pretty funny!! 😁

The statement I made was totally tongue-in-cheek.

[noxum]

What is the big deal about beer in a stadium? In Utah, people who don't care for it get labeled "the typical mormon, blah, blah, blah" Those who do want it are labled very metropoliton or hooligans. My take, if you NEED food to enjoy the game or come to the game, support the team by buying a tshirt and watch from your couch where the beer, or sustinance is cheaper. Besides, whatever Dave decides, goes...

[Dadof3]

Originally Posted by noxum

What is the big deal about beer in a stadium? In Utah, people who don't care for it get labeled "the typical mormon, blah, blah, blah" Those who do want it are labled very metropoliton or hooligans. My take, if you NEED food to enjoy the game or come to the game, support the team by buying a tshirt and watch from your couch where the beer, or sustinance is cheaper. Besides, whatever Dave decides, goes...

It's not the beer...for me, it's the labeling of beer drinkers as anti-family...period.

[prk166]

Originally Posted by Deuce

I learned alot last season and grew... well my belly got bigger anyway... 😉

I feel ya, hommie


:cow:

[Deuce]

A KSL Editorial... See they are not all against the idea...

Real Salt Lake
February 20th, 2006 @ 5:30am

A year ago, KSL encouraged a "wait and see" attitude toward partial public funding of a new stadium complex to house Utah's major league soccer team, Real Salt Lake. "Let the franchise prove its value," we said. "Let's see if people actually buy tickets and attend the games."

What we've seen during the organization's first year, aside from the lack of victories on the playing field, has been encouraging. Average attendance for 16 home games, for example, was 18,000. Only one other team in the league did better. And the team reports that ticket sales for the upcoming season are ahead of last year.

Is that alone enough to justify having taxpayers kick-in some $45-million to cover most of the public infrastructure costs of building the proposed $135 million stadium complex in Sandy?

Probably not! But other factors add credibility to the plan, including the precedent of similar funding approaches for the Delta Center, the E Center and Franklin Covey Field. All have demonstrated their value to the community.

In view of the initial, positive success of the Real Salt Lake operation and the organization's projections for the future, KSL encourages Utah legislators to look favorably on a proposal now being debated that would help the franchise establish a permanent home.

[Burninator]

That is what I have been waiting for! This is great...so I guess the whole KSL organization is more or less supporting the stadium. It can't get much better than this...

:rei: Geoff
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[clarette]

Originally Posted by Dadof3

It's not the beer...for me, it's the labeling of beer drinkers as anti-family...period.

🕺

Okay, well, personally, I am kind of anti-family, but I do resent the implication that someone who has ONE beer at a soccer game is some drunken, belligerent ****wit. Because I don't need beer to be belligerent if people want belligerent...

[Burninator]

Originally Posted by clarette

I don't need beer to be belligerent if people want belligerent...

I'm aware of this... 😉

How are you anti-family? Please elaborate, this should be interesting...

You mean you have to have more than ONE 3.2% alcohol content beer to get plastered? 😁

:rei: Geoff
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