I agree, the precedent being set is the worst part of this. And I do think that we "overpaid," in the sense that this erodes any sense of trust and fairness in NYC/NYS government (which I think is critical to a smoothly running society). These tax breaks bolster the idea that political means are a viable route towards a business advantage.

I was just expressing my frustration that the situation is being misrepresented by many parties.