This column reflects the opinion of the writer. Learn about the differences between a news story and an opinion column.

Let NBA owners pay

Sat., March 3, 2012

In reference to the Feb. 20 letter by Stephen S. Son, I would like to ask why should we in Eastern Washington, or actually any citizen of the state of Washington, be subject to picking up the tab for the owners of a National Basketball Association team, while they, a private entity, rake in the profits?

Yes, it would be nice to have a professional team here in Washington, but I do believe the owners should bear the brunt and pay for the arena themselves.

Marge Kerwin

Spokane

Letters Policy

The Spokesman-Review invites original letters on local topics of public interest. Your letter must adhere to the following rules:

No more than 250 words
We reserve the right to reject letters that are not factually correct, racist or are written with malice.
We cannot accept more than one letter a month from the same writer.
With each letter, include your daytime phone number and street address.
The Spokesman-Review retains the nonexclusive right to archive and re-publish any material submitted for publication.

Unfortunately, we don’t have space to publish all letters received, nor are we able to acknowledge their receipt. (Learn more.)

Submit letters using any of the following:

Our online form: Submit your letter here
Mail: Letters to the Editor
The Spokesman-Review
999 W. Riverside Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
Email: letters@spokesman.com
Fax: (509) 459-5098
Phone: (509) 459-5403