My guess is that there are political forces at work that are responsible for continually bastardizing the quality of things like the stadium's sound system; either that or those responsible are incredibly irresponsible in their stewarship mission for safeguarding the utility of public welfare. Either way, I would cast these ostensible delinquents fully as such and call for better public stewardship.
I want an intimate sound system with exquisite quality---the way we used to view Japanese stereo components from the latter '70s. The kind of sound system where the volume does not need to be very high because the sound message carries with excellent focus and fidelity. Instead of "shouting" the message up to the clouds, the message is rather "distilled like dew" upon the patrons in the stands. That has respect for both the event patrons as well as the neighborhood surrounding the stadium. The current decision-making stewards obviously lack this kind of respect-centered purview and, so, need to be replaced by those who possess it.
Perhaps purposeful dissing is at the heart of PGE Park management. Who knows? Let's get rid of the minor-leauge Beavers baseball team (sell to Boise), convert the stadium in to an exclusive football and soccer venue that remodels in eastside grandstands (30,000 capacity), and get excitement brewing for a major league team (and new baseball stadium) for Portland again.
Those of us who are PSU alums or friends of PSU should be running for mayor of Portland so as to have the opportunity to influence politcy in PSU's favor. That would include working with the MAC Club to find a favorable solution for PSU and the stadium.
A good candidate for Portland mayor would have to include past PSU student body president, company owner, and well-healed businessman, Mike Erickson, who recently lost in his bid to unseat Darlene Hooley. Portland, however, I am sure, would prefer to elect a Democrat, so he may not be the best choice available to us. Who else?
