Paving over the Bellagio Fountains (long)

[Macedon]

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It's a stupid argument that cannot be resolved by the people involved. Why bother?

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Why bother? Because I think he is wrong and out of principle---principle being: one should never concede an argument to a jerk.

One could argue, only anecdotally perhaps, that what Steven Wynn and others introduced with their "theme" hotels---the Mirage, with the volcanos; Caesars Palace, with the roman architecture; Treasure Island, with the pirate show, etc.---has contributed greatly to Vegas's appeal [over other gambling towns] and CAN be considered a significant factor in its economic success. Without these "free" entertainments, Vegas would be just another Atlantic City, or Reno, and wouldn't have half the success it now enjoys.

But I have no idea how to prove that.