That is a lot of wasted space most of the time. I think sky box and press box space could be used as classroom space through the week.

Had not ever thought about homeless.

From yahoo.com ...

If two Florida lawmakers have their way, they might. As reported by the Miami Herald, state legislators have unearthed an obscure law that has not been enforced since it was adopted in 1988. It states that any ballpark or stadium that receives taxpayer money shall serve as a homeless shelter on the dates that it is not in use.

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I don't suspect that this

I don't suspect that this bill will pass, though. The rich folk behind the ballparks have way too much lobbying power. The homeless advocacy does not. It's simple math.

Plus, they are trying to enforce a law that has been totally ignored for 25 years. Not gonna happen. It should be interesting if they start housing homeless in the future. Will Dwight Howard and LeBron James volunteer regularly?

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