If our political leadership wanted to do something good for the country as a whole, instead of paying people to do nothing, let's take that money and invest in construction projects to build hundreds - thousands - of indoor stadia, so that all sports can be played without the effect of extreme or disruptive weather. That may sound frivolous to some, but think about the jobs such investment could create. In most places, a single multi-purpose facility could serve football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, track/field, baseball, softball - at least some combination of those - under one roof, allowing all events to be conducted on schedule, but more importantly, in environments that allow the athletes to perform at their highest levels.
Now that's infrastructure.
Such projects would infuse billions/trillions of dollars into local communities for the design, engineering, and construction of such facilities. And constructing all of these facilities would take at least half of a generation. All those folks that are wanting work would have plenty of opportunity. No handouts. Truly hands UP. And look what we would have. Athletes and spectators enjoying activities that are universally accepted as being essential to the health and happiness of any culture and society, ALL YEAR ROUND, without being subjected to bone-numbing cold, skin searing heat, or soaking rain.
I don't have a game to work today (or until August), but it is bloody stinkin' cold outside, and it would be total misery if I had to work something outdoors today.
I'd much rather see my tax dollars spent on that kind of real infrastructure than just giving it away for programs that have no real return on the investment.
Robert Cameron
Lubbock, Texas
Think about it. We might be able to retire our long-sleeve shirts, and our "mudder" pants.
