Study after study has shown that most conventions centers nationwide have seen their buisness evaporate, while new centers and expansions are delivering very little in terms of attendance and activity. The huge bill WILL be passed along to you and YOUR children down the road. Bill Saffo will CONTINUE to enjoy the good life in Lanfall and Laura Padgett will probably replace Thomas Wright in Raleigh to continue taxing and spending your money for your own good. Who is to blame? The 80 plus thousand residents that didn't vote and the 8 to 9 thousand that did vote these people back into office.