Why doesn't the state or Audubon pay for it. Its just 1 million dollars. I agree that maybe the wilfs should but the Audubon was the one who brought up the case
Just FYI - cost isn't the issue here, "design" is - according to the Stadium Commission. They don't like the look of the bird-safe glass. Though, previously they did claim cost was a factor.
the Pat Kessler interview from Tuesday indicated that the new glass would be filled with quarter-sized dots
Much smaller than quarter-sized, not fully opaque, and would only be required on the upper heights of the glass. They have engineers that can make these things as unnoticeable to humans as possible.
2. While every group has a right to speak out and raise concerns and issues, thank you 1st amendment, that doesn't require that those concerns have to be addressed. I.E. the Audubon Society certainly has a right to speak out on about the birds and glass but that doesn't require the Vikings/MSFC to directly address those concerns.
I'm just debating the point is all, not saying anyone should be forced into it constitutionally. In the end I just hope a flock of birds doesn't slam into the thing during a high-profile televised game.
The Minneapolis City Council and Minnesota DPR have both urged the stadium to use the bird-safe glass, but the stadium commission hasn't backed down. I'm really not expecting them to. I'm just saying I'd like them to, for the sake of Minnesota's nature and wildlife.