The facts are relatively simple. The Flames wanted a public / private partnership on the Arena and the City wanted the Flames to pay the full amount (through creative pre-election posturing but thats another comment for another time). It is the job of elected leaders to make these type of difficult decisions. As a Calgarian I am most upset at the lack of decision making by our Mayor and his council. This could have been resolved years ago. Calgary doesn't see the benefit in the partnership, fine - just say that. Just say no.  And stop all the hate on the private sector. And stop the hate on Murray Edwards. It's cruel and unnecessary.