<p>I started this petition because like you I too have been a Rams fan most of my life. The news I heard Tuesday night about the Rams moving to LA shocked me. I could not believe they got approval with all of the things that were wrong with the statement that was given by the Rams owner. He said the new riverfront stadium would be a financial fail for anyone who move there when the stadium was beautiful looking and enticed every person I have talked to in wanting to go and see it. He said our economy could not sustain three sports teams but it has for 21 years just fine and St Louis is the number one city to start a business in in the US right now not to mention the number one sports city in America. The city wanted to donate 400 million for the new stadium in public funds which would have been the fifth largest contribution to the NFL in public funds. If he would have made public his need for funding to meet the requirements for the contract a few years ago this would have never happened but he knew if he didn't say anything that in 2015 his contract would be up and he could leave. I've never once heard anything about La wanting the Rams no public statements nothing. Even though we have had a losing streak we've had a higher seating attendance than la had while they were on a losing streak. The players themselves do so much for the city of St Louis and their children you would be robbing the city to take them away all the charities they run and all the sick children they see would be so disappointed if they left and weren't here to visit. California already has three football teams another one would be pointless and St Louis is a big sports town football is a must here. I believe the approval was a mistake on the NFL's bad with the new stadium on the riverfront and the way the team had just started playing this year they would have again became the greatest show on turf. I feel the owner wanted to move strictly because he wanted to make more money not in the best interest of his team which is not a good trait for a NFL owner to have. If any NFL owners workers or players (expecially Rams players)come by this petition please leave your email address so I can get ahold of you and we can discuss what your opinion is on this I would appreciate it very much and it would mean a lot to me and I will keep your information secure and it will not be given out for any reason. If you love football like I do and you wanna keep it in St Louis like I do please sign this petition and if you would like to help with our efforts leave your email address or information and I will contact you. Thank everyone for their time and please support our effort</p>
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