Here are some of your comments.

"The Patriots coming to CT would have guaranteed a tax increase and we sure don't need higher taxes." P.M., New Canaan

"I'm estatic about the whole thing. I never wanted them here from the beginning.I hated the idea about paying for a stadium I couldn't afford to go to." D.A.D., Seymour

"It appears to me that the Patriots were looking for concessions from Massachusetts and had a hidden agenda from the "git-go." I think it would have been nicer if it could have been located somewhere other than in-town Hartford and the cost of land and building could have been less. So, too, there would possibly have been no reneging on the contract using "time" as the reason. There are Pats fans in my family who would have loved having the team in Connecticut." M.F.B., Brookfield

"The survey choice that was missing was "very pleased." An honest and hard look at a stadium in Hartford should turn off any taxpayer. The bill would be closer to a billion dollars with little chance of any return. The Heartland Institute 1994 study showed that of 30 cities with new stadiums, 27 derived no economic benefit and 3 suffered negative impact. The New York City IBO Analysis of Stadium Projects (January 1999) states, "Research consistantly finds that new stadiums do not produce economic growth in metropolitan areas." Building a stadium for Kraft is another example of corporate welfare; investing public money for private profit." Bob Tracy, Milford

"On your latest survey about the Patriots you needed another category: Ecstatic or Delighted!" A.B., Stonington

"I'm happy that the Patriots aren't coming to Connecticut. Already living in the highest taxed state in the country is insult enough without having to support a pro team that will most likely need to be subsidized with my tax dollars. It would have been a major downer to the large majority of the fans which would have to drive an additional 70-120 miles to see a game in a city that isn't too desireable to visit in the first place! Rowland should take the stadium money and reduce the tax burdens on us little guys and spur some real economic growth in the higher paying job sector, not for minimum wage concession and clean-up jobs!" Tom Lindy, Winsted

"I'm an "other," because I was against the stadium at first. I thought the money could be put to a more educational use. Then I became indifferent -- after all, baseball is my favorite sport. I thought it was a sure thing. When they backed out, I felt furious, because they turned their back on MY STATE. So, I guess it's mixed feelings ... I say bring another baseball team in!" Pam, North Haven

"The fact that rowland even thought that the state would make ANY money on this deal is incredible. He promised 375 million of the taxpayers' dollars and didn't ask us about it first. My next vote for governor is for anyone else." Mike Gannetta, Mystic

"Good riddance to a deal that should never have even been thought about. The governor sure did his best to sell us down the river on that deal. It's just another instance of our elected officials attempting to shove a bad deal down our throats." David Nemeth, Hamden

"I think Bob Kraft should reimburse the State of Connecticut for the money we spent in good faith to bring the Patriots to Hartford. It upsets me that he will stick us for the bill and just walk away." D.J.K., Waterford

"Your surveys are fun yet wildly superficial. Regarding the Patriots backing out -- What about the impact of this upon UCONN Football and a stadium for it ? I think it was much more significant that UCONN would have received a stadium than (that) the Patriots were coming. The Huskies are the single most unifying force this state has going for it." John Holmy, Storrs
Editor's Note: We don't strive for superficiality in our surveys, but we don't mind attaining it. ;-) "Fun" is the key word ...

"I think it's a shame that they aren't coming to Hartford. It would have been a great attraction to the state not to mention the revenue it would bring in for Connecticut. I love our state, and I feel that any improvements to towns within it are wonderful. I wish they would reconsider, but if not I will still support the team. It's not totally their fault." Deb, Ansonia