caramel444's Blog

Well....here we go again.  Below are a number of reasons why I have not attended any games since the 07 season:

• The # 1 reason; the economy...Mr. Johnson should have a little more empathy for the citizens of Charlotte and the surrounding area. The economy, job market and gas prices sucks. People are being laid-off, cost of living is rising but our wages are not moving. We are all at a stand still.
• The ticket prices and cost of parking is just a little too much for people who don't know whether they are going have a job tomorrow.  People are worried about paying their mortgage vs. attending a game.
• Mr. Johnson has really left a bad taste in my mouth due to I don't see what he's doing for the community here. You promised if the arena was built our taxes would not be affected, well, I can't tell.

Mr. Johnson and his millionaire partners seem to be a little out of touch with the realities of the community here and the daily struggles we all go through. I understand he is trying to make a profit, but dear, you have been in business long enough to know there are setbacks to be expected with any new buisness. 

We common people are trying to survive during this recession and Mr. Johnson, you are not affected like we are. You don't have to worry where your next meal is coming from, how to pay your mortgage, whether to put gas in your car or pay your entire utility bill and I don't think you have to worry about how to care for your very ill spouse. See these are our concerns. Maybe you should try some different marketing tecniques to draw people in.  Obvisously what you currently have in place is not working. Try to think about the people and not your pockets, remember when you used to do that? Greed gets you no where except for where you are now. 

Also Mr. Johnson, your negative comments about a certain candidate throws people off and makes them not want to support anything you have your hands in. I would be very mindful about my comments especially when you are wanting the same type of support.