Maybe signing Favre wouldn't bring in the fans

According to a report in the StarTribune, not even 1/3 of Minnesotans think that Brett Favre should be signed by the Vikings:

If the Vikings were to put their roster decisions to a vote, Brett Favre would not be wearing purple next season.

Rasmussen Reports, a leading national polling firm, found that only 29 percent of Minnesotans want the Vikings to sign Favre. Forty-two percent questioned late last week said it's a bad idea, and 30 percent weren't sure.

The pollsters also found that 44 percent say they would be less likely to support public financing of a new Vikings stadium if the team signs the former Packers quarterback. A mere 7 percent say it would make them more likely to back tax dollars being spent on a new Vikings home, and 49 percent say Favre signing or not signing would have no impact on their decision.

I don't think the Vikes should bring Favre onboard, and I'm happy to see that most Minnesotans feel the same way. I also dislike the idea of public funding for private sports facilities on principle, so I'm somewhat heartened that the folks who'd actually have to pay the additional taxes for a new stadium aren't salivating at the chance to give the Vikings' ownership a half-a-billion dollar payday.