Reply #69: Again - the diff is

[clem_c_rock]

1. Many Independently owned business are hanging on by the skin of their
teeth. Is this debatable?

2. Many of said businesses could desperately use a little boost from
A large event where 100,000's of people are attending. An event
like this, especially in January (IE. look at January sales in the
food service industry), could be an absolute godsend to many
businesses. Is this part debatable?

And I'm only discussing something worth discussing. Can we lose the little hostile, mocking tone? Put your bad vibes to use on someone who actually deserves it.