Dave R. Some people should keep their mouths shut and be thought...

Dave R.
Some people should keep their mouths shut and be thought to be an idiot rather than open their mouths and prove it.
Subsidizing/sponsoring a major event is in the government's best interest.
It stimulates business, jobs and even new investment.
Governments receive income from pay roll tax.
Property values go up and stimulate higher rates and taxes.
Visitors come and spend money.
Jobs are created.
If you don't get it then don't bother.