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In response to "That's good. Kill the NEA. It's a phenomenally wasteful use of tax dollars." by TWuG

I disagree completely.

Posted by znufrii Jul 3 '12, 08:06

and the article actually points out an important distinction between the two funding sources. I think they both have very important roles to play in fostering the arts.

And as far as the arts being a "waste", that's just willfully ignoring the many benefits they provide to society.

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I love the "arts". I don't think the government should be spending money on them. -- nm - TWuG Jul 3, 08:09 13
- What about art in public spaces? Parks, libraries, transit stations, etc.? - con_carne Jul 3, 08:14 4
  - also - art drives tourism in many cases, it gives cities personalities and distinction, it actually has a positive-financial - Andie Jul 3, 08:19 2
    - To be clear, I'm against the NEA as a government program. I am not against art in public. - TWuG Jul 3, 08:25 1
      - it makes no sense to me for a government to not fund the arts. they have ALWAYS funded the arts, because arts are essential to society. -- nm - loosilu Jul 3, 08:41
  - Shrug. Sell "art rights" like you sell "naming rights" and put restrictions on what will be acceptable to display. Done. -- nm - TWuG Jul 3, 08:17
- and that's fine to have that opinion. - znufrii Jul 3, 08:13 2
  - Then justify it to me. Make me care. -- nm - TWuG Jul 3, 08:19
  - It is a 100% waste if he thinks it would be better used elsewhere, like meals for congressmen -- nm - Beryllium Jul 3, 08:15
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  - I actually have lots of centrist opinions. I'm pretty pro-military, for one. - TWuG Jul 3, 08:34 1
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- Works out well in my country. -- nm - Beryllium Jul 3, 08:09 1
  - wait for it... -- nm - PM Harper Jul 3, 08:15

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