Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is lobbying hard to get the America's Cup to come to San Francisco. Why is it so important that S.F. host the race?
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The one thing missing from San Francisco is something to do
Sure, our tourists are obnoxious, but they could be more obnoxious
Local activists don't have enough to protest
It might keep Gavin Newsom in town for a few days
It will give white people a sense of pride in their culture and heritage
It would mean a whole new line of tacky souvenir shirts for sale at Fisherman's Wharf
It would create a needed "safe space" for millionaires
It would make the race harder to ignore
It will help teach our young people the value of tying a good knot
Brown loves to hang out with people who own yachts