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Originally Posted by exit2lef
What I call the "fungible funds fallacy" is a favorite argument in opposition to whatever project someone happens to dislike, whether it's the arena renovations, light rail expansion, or anything else. Usually, education or homeless veterans is claimed to be the more worthy usage of the money, even though those uses would be outside the spirit, if not the letter, of the original purpose the funds were raised for.
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That's what's rubbed me the wrong about all of this. I hate Sarver as much as anyone, but it really feels like the city is walking back on something that was negotiated when America West was originally built, all for the sake of political optics. Not to mention, if the Suns do move elsewhere in the valley, it wouldn't change the fact that the arena still needs to be renovated. The city would then have to foot the entire bill instead of just a portion.