For
It keeps linguistic diversity alive.
Against
There are more urgent needs than language funding.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Yes, you need money. Considering that preservation of a dying language is not much of a money maker, the government is the best solution.”
“We as a society and our government(s) should be pouring a lot more funding into language preservation and revitalization.”
“No. I see no reason to invest the effort in a language I would never use.”
“Even if people are taught them at school, which would require extreme funds, there is a slim chance that it will produce fluent speakers.”