I would say yeah IF it had been built on time. Considering how long has gone by - the whole idea or plan may be dated. So do ya support building just to prove a point? Seems like if it's a waste of money as is - then maybe you need a "look see" at least to determine is that what everyone still wants. Lots of those that voted may be dead, moved, not interested. Since it's been so long now. Don't know how you get a "private" entity to build a SEC for ya - seems like that is just a govt kinda thing to me. I don't know any land investors that would see profit in builing a SEC there. Especially the grandeous one I been hearin about.
We have Convention Centers that are owned by private individuals. Course Galveston is able to support it. I just don't see
DC supporting that kinda cost. Tourism doesn't equate "convention center" Ya need more than a few venues per year. Good Luck with whatever happens - but I think realism should rule the day - even if it didn't rule your govt. That is no excuse to be stupid twice.