Art

Should governments fund artists and art programs?

For

Art preserves culture and inspires society.

Against

Public money should go to healthcare, jobs, and housing first.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • “That led to some government funding for music and movie production that has been kept up for a long time.”
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  • “Government is sponsoring their creation with programs and financial aid.”
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • “Not one dollar of public funding or tax breaks should go toward a private luxury.”
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  • “Public funding is very far from independent”
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