Kansas City Star Launches Opposition Against Downtown Stadium Tax

Dead-tree words might not be as powerful as days gone by . . . But this addition to the local bandwagon is notable as double editorial condemnation seems to hint the leanings of the skeleton crew running this publication . . . Check-it:

"It seems the Chiefs and Royals see all of this, because they’re brought out their biggest weapon: Vote yes, they say, or we’ll move somewhere else. The threat may or may not be real, but making it is a huge mistake — it has squandered decades of good will earned by both clubs.

"The Royals and Chiefs, beloved community assets, have turned into mercenaries willing to sell themselves to the highest bidder. It’s tragic. It will take the teams years to recover."

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