Vikings stadium bill skirts vote on sales tax

  • Article by: MIKE KASZUBA and KEVIN DUCHSCHERE , Star Tribune staff writers
  • Updated: April 5, 2011 - 4:47 AM

Like Target Field, a Vikings subsidy package wouldn't require a referendum.

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tietacApr. 4, 1110:14 PM

Long ago, in Boston there was a party that dealt with tea. "No taxation without representation" Politicians suck and should all be fired NOW.

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merkinApr. 4, 1110:23 PM

Kill the bill. It's ridiculous that anyone is even thinking about subsidizing billionaires.

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logician88Apr. 4, 1110:28 PM

No taxation without representation? This would be the opposite. If this bill passes, it will be passed BY our representatives. I'm against it too, but this isn't taxation without representation.

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deanoramApr. 4, 1110:28 PM

So people whom aren't even from the area can raise taxes here in Hennepin county. I think someone should introduce a bill that say's Faimont and Moorhead should pay 10% for the Twins stadium, The Vikes stadium and HCMC.

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hodgie999Apr. 4, 1110:36 PM

Still think it's b.s. that we cannot get our politicians to approve a bill that builds the stadium without taxpayer subsidies. I don't believe anyone wants to lose the Vikings but I for one would not blame them for leaving. They have been more then patient with our local government. This is not just a Vikings only stadium. This is a replacement for the outdated/unsafe Metrodome

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stoneageApr. 4, 1110:41 PM

Here they come again. Jerks!

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garagewineApr. 4, 1110:42 PM

Hennepin County, they're looking at you.

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rpaa0168Apr. 4, 1110:46 PM

I wish someone would please tell me-how is this going to cost me anything! Other than a few dollars on every $1000 spent. You people are such bozos! Say goodbye to the Vikings!

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Harry_PotterApr. 4, 1110:49 PM

Can't find money to pay police, can't find money to pay firefighters, can't find money to get kids school supplies, can't find money to help hospitals....but they sure can find ways to pay for a stadium that the owner and the league can afford.

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smittyjsApr. 4, 1110:53 PM

If this bill passes all of the co-authors need to be recalled. Side stepping the tax issue by eliminating public approval is not the American way... Just another reason we (the voters) need term limits.

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