I just checked Stub Hub, a ticket re-seller, where I bought NY Rangers tickets two weeks ago at 60% face value. The cheapest nosebleed seat is currently posted at $1,418. The good seats in Section 114 go for as much as $9,131. Each. Hell, they're $3,000+ in the end zones! Stub Hub Super Bowl ticket link.
I don't care that the tickets were offered at face value. The City-County Council votes on Capital Improvement Board issues, which can (and has) put money directly into the pockets of Colts ownership. It's graft. There's no other way to describe it.
I am very proud of Libertarian Councilor Ed Coleman, who was apparently just one of three Councilors to refuse the offer. Why elect Libertarians? They can't be bought like Republicans and Democrats can. 26 of their Councilors accepted the graft, according to the Indy Star:
Ward said the Colts received requests from 32 legislators and four members of Congress. Each was able to purchase two tickets.
Twenty-six of the 29 City-County Council members had purchased two tickets at the $800 face value.
"It's a show of appreciation for their public service," Ward said. "It's very typical among professional sports teams to make this offering."
I'd like to know who did take the tickets. Their names should be MUD.
2 comments:
keep digging up the dirt around these guys. you might be surprised by what you find.
Great post! Right on the money, so to speak. You'll be hearing from my people.
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