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Or, you know, providing dozens of jobs and generating under ten million in income, while destroying hundreds of jobs and a cultural gathering place.

http://www.manta.com/c/mthg8jf/bryan-rock-products-inc

I don't blame the mine owners - they'll make more money exploiting the land than continuing to rent it to the Ren Fest. But I'm not convinced that it's a net benefit for the community.

Instead they're providing jobs to thousands year round and generate hundreds of millions in income.

He said, providing no hard data whatsoever.

By destroying thousands of jobs.