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Bill Plaschke: Fans in LA simply won't pay to watch an inferior NFL product

LOS ANGELES - Two weeks into the NFL season, Los Angeles has two teams with a combined one victory, yet it seems the biggest criticism is being leveled at all those people with the audacity to ignore them.

The national narrative is not about the Rams and Chargers, but about the empty seats surrounding them, and whether Los Angeles is a good sports town. How dare anyone turn their backs on a mighty NFL gracious enough to grace our grounds with its riches.

Everyone wants to know, what's wrong with us?

To those billionaire owners who think their teams should be supported unconditionally, the more pertinent question

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