101955Bennu OP t1_je33z0f wrote on March 29, 2023 at 1:35 AM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Reviving Rhode Island's Sporting Legacy: A New Era With Rhode Island FC by 101955Bennu

I understand your issues, but I’m a taxpayer here too and I’m glad we’re funding something I love. Our tax dollars often go to things we don’t care about or even that we don’t like, but again I am happy to help build this and excited for what it could bring to Pawtucket and to Rhode Island as a whole

[deleted] t1_je347z4 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 1:37 AM

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AFTERMIDNIGHTRI t1_je36ozq wrote on March 29, 2023 at 1:56 AM

Just say you hate soccer It's easier then just complaining. The state loves its soccer and the numbers shows. It's never gonna please everyone ( you included ) So just keep it to the point. You hate soccer Move along.

[deleted] t1_je3pa9n wrote on March 29, 2023 at 4:37 AM

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101955Bennu OP t1_je3uiss wrote on March 29, 2023 at 5:34 AM

I think that’s significant hyperbole. I’ve had to be seen in the emergency room twice in the last year at Miriam and was seen in under an hour both times. I also hardly think a privately owned hospital shutting down without negotiating with the city or state or following proper procedure of notifying the state boards before closing departments can be equated with building a soccer stadium, and frankly I don’t see how they’re related, considering a hospital was never an alternative competing proposal. We just love soccer, we love the team, and we want to share our excitement and hopefully get other people excited, too. If it’s not for you, it’s not for you, but we’re gonna be there cheering either way!

Proof-Variation7005 t1_je552y0 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 2:16 PM

>You know what I hate? Having to wait 12+ hours to be seen at RI hospital emergency room.

I'm not sure how soccer impacts that. You ever watch one of those games? Those guys break bones and tear every ligament and then heal themselves like Wolverine within 90 seconds.

I can't see them impacting the hospital capacity one way or another.

101955Bennu OP t1_je34zqp wrote on March 29, 2023 at 1:43 AM

I’ll be showing up to support them wherever they play. I hope construction goes to plan and this stadium opens in March, 2024. I know that can be a big ask for a state like Rhode Island but I believe in it wholeheartedly!

[deleted] t1_je3pdh8 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 4:37 AM

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101955Bennu OP t1_je3pm2y wrote on March 29, 2023 at 4:40 AM

Maybe you’re right, I’m choosing to hope for the best but I’ll show up wherever they play so it’s almost immaterial for me