Travel money...pool money....give me money, I don't care!

“At least the voice of mid size cities like Wilmington is getting heard,” said Padgett. “Now, can I say that we have this number of dollars that came back? No. But, Wilmington was recognized in participating and recognized in being interested.”

Well now if that isn't one of the best arguments that could be made AGAINST funding this travel then I don't know what is.