Bass Pro won't build on wetlands, but they will use the
jobs carrot to secure
subsidies from localities where they build their stores. Often garnering giveaways and allowances which make the gain of a Bass Pro store a net loser of an investment for the locality.
Better link: http://public-accountability.org/reports/fishing_for_taxpayer_cash.pdf
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, that is what passes for free enterprise these days. They still get credit for the wetlands decision.