The bottom line is that we DO need a new arena.,, It DOES NOT matter where it goes. This entire conversation sounds like people debating about what will happen on the Kings when we get Cisco and Kevin Martin back. Will they fit in? Will Kevin take too many shots? Will Tyreke's stats suffer? WHO CARES??? We'll be better with them. We'll be better with a new arena. And if you have no idea what I'm talking about just know that I'm exactly who you want more of in your neighborhood. I venture to the arena and eat at restauraunts in your cities (and in San Jose when I go there). I pay sales taxes and parking there. I clog up the streets, sure... but I also bring in revenues and support your services. This entire process would be a lot easier for everyone involved if we all just realized that this is natural, economic growth. We outgrow infastracture and housing and public transportation, and now we have outgrown our public asset, ARCO Arena. For those naysayers who believe ARCO is not "structurally obsolete," call the Kings and ask to tour the arena. I've seen the guts with my own eyes, and I've read about the studies Mattew mentions. But don't believe me, trust the NCAA who passed on bringing tens of thousands of visitors to Sacramento this Spring due to the poor condition of ARCO. They also passed on bring tens of thousand of dollars into YOUR neighborhood.

You were obviously wrong about the Kings choking! The Kings orginization has been extremely creative in coming up with unique promotions to add value to the ticket price: family packs that inclue food, wine and cheese packages, the holiday offers that include memerabilia, and yes, $1 beer night. And based on the success of last night, they should do it again! There is always a designated driver booth on the concourse, and I heard that extra security was hired and additional taxis were called. Yes, this type of promotion is typically designated for baseball or hockey games. But after an incident-free evening and a full house at Arco (and fantastic representation on ESPN by the team AND the fans), what other choice do they have?