The Sports and Exhibition Authority has announced that the next election will feature a statewide referendum for the allotment of public funds to build a new football stadium in the state's capital city. Although the current facility is small and outdated, voters should reject this proposal because it stands to benefit only those who live in or near the capital at the expense of all of the state's taxpayers.

Which of the following, if true, could supporters of the new stadium cite in response to the author's criticism?

A) A new facility will attract new retail businesses whose taxes will be used to fund statewide individual tax cuts.

B) The owner of the state's football franchise has threatened to move his team to another state across the country if a new stadium is not built.

C) During football season, the state‘s team plays only eight home games.

D) In each of the past five seasons, the football team has improved its record and increased its appeal among the state‘s football fans.

E) Five years ago, a neighboring state built a brand-new football stadium and successfully convinced an out-of-state team to relocate there.



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