I don't think so. World class traffic problems do not a world class city make. I don't need a pro basketball team...what I need is a modern transit system that doesn't get stuck in traffic. Light rail is a start, but until it links the whole city up, it is just a one line train. For me rejecting the Sonics is just voting about where I want my financial interest focused on...on a transit system, not a sports team.
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