That needs correcting, preferably before the Legislature adjourns next week. Better still, the lawmakers need to repeal the bad law altogether. Florida Today Florida Marlins' stadium plan Asking economists whether it's wise to build a baseball stadium on the Miami River is like asking your doctor if you're in love. State Senate President John McKay misses that point when he says that he might refuse to allow a vote on the bill providing a sales-tax rebate to help build a stadium for the Florida Marlins. It's a proper role of government to subsidize such urban development if for no better reason than it keeps investment from fleeing to distant suburbs.
Professional sports provide a unique social cohesion.
In demographically splintered South Florida, investments that bring people together are vital. Sen. McKay should listen to his economists. But he should recognize the limits of their advice. As the Florida Legislature prepares to turn out the lights on the 2001 session, there is a move afoot to draw the shades as well. The plan also would cover applicants for commissioner of education, when that powerful post becomes appointed by the governor as part of a top-level education policymaking consolidation.