Brain washed and ignorant? My god. The fact of the matter is, you have to pay for things before you can enjoy them. We pay taxes, which in turn allow the government to build schools, parks, roads, etc. If we put money into a project like this, it allows the project to happen. I mean, what’s the alternative? CBL will increase rent for stores in the mall to cover the cost, and yes, the majority of them are run by large corporations and can afford to make a little less profit. But they won’t. They will raise prices, and the consumer will be paying for it either way. I like the idea of a small fixed percentage rate up front to guarantee that we receive a better service in the long run. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to shop there, but I like the idea of paying a little more for higher quality. Hamilton Place has made shopping more convenient, and, over the years, significantly increased the value of my home. I would like to see it continue to help East Brainerd thrive long into the future.