RE: comments by Fred Mcghee:

Although this type of situation arises again and again across the US, it is
particularly unique in Pittsburgh because for some reason the elected
officials (read Mayor Tom Murphy) don't care about their constituents'
wishes. Heinz knew all too well that the City would cave in to their
demands. The die was cast two years ago when Pittsburgh residents voted
against a tax increase to build new stadiums. What did the mayor do? He
found backdoor funding in Harrisburg and the stadiums are under construction
as I type. The combination of abuse of eminent domain taking and the
disregard for its heritage are sad statements the City of Pittsburgh is
making to its citizens and the rest of the world.

DSR.
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David S. Rotenstein, Ph.D., RPA
Consulting Historian
Columbia, SC 29201
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