Originally Posted by essxjay
Corporate welfare is immoral. If Olive Garden is such a cash cow there's no possible justification for tax breaks. Sorry, but having more dining options in town is not sufficient reason.
But, the citizenry wants Olive Garden. What difference does it make if we give them a tax break or take up a collection and mail them a check?
I realize it is anti-competitive and that does bother me, but OG isn't going to print special menus with lower prices for one restaurant that has a lower cost of doing business and they would have certain contractual obligations in exchange (like remaining open for a period without regard to profitability).
The government exists to serve the people. How better than to serve them dinner?
I fail to see the immorality.