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As the San Francisco Board of Supervisors prepares to deliberate on the city’s bid to host the America’s Cup, there are a couple of important matters that need a little perspective. Namely, elitism and bowling shoes.

During a recent committee hearing, Supervisor Eric Mar said he knew the cost to put on bowling shoes and rent lanes, but not how a working-class or low-income family from the Mission or Tenderloin could sail. “How can they participate and benefit?”

The answer, Mr. Mar   …  Details

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