What's funny to me about some of these zero-sum economic arguments (to be clear this is not directed at Just the Facts here), is that I see people bemoan the closures of local restaurants, shops and bars. Some of these same people insist that these places should be patronized almost exclusively over chain restaurants (I do support local). But, I see some of the same people arguing against the convention center, the streetcar and other investments because "they are for tourists," a position I don't agree with at all.

It may not be clear to folks but OKC is a regional tourism destination, and our businesses rely on a steady stream of out of towners to keep our restaurant and retail scenes thriving.