Filed under: Thursday is Important By Brian Robinson Jul 14, 2012, 9:48pm PDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Thursday is Important Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Real respect to Dave Meinert and the pioneers at the Seattle Nightlife and Music Association. They are rewriting the book... "These politicians have to fear what will happen if they vote against it," Meinert said. "That's the power sports fans have to demonstrate they have." More From Sonics Rising Report: NBA planning pre-season game in Seattle BREAKING: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan kicks off a campaign for NHL expansion NBA Expansion talk picking up since arena deal finalized Seattle Fans Rave About Team USA Olympic Gold Medal Win NBA Second Half Roundtable Ray Allen named Hall of Fame finalist