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Originally Posted by Moejoe
I like my government funded arts thankyou very much, and I also like my government funded health service and schools and you know, all the good stuff that makes life bearable. I don't even mind my no-advert BBC radio that I pay a license fee for. I also like that we still have regional theatres that put on plays like "Abigail's Party", which are also funded by the local government. Works pretty well from where I'm standing.
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Sure there are good things about it. But this goes back to what you think about democracy and rule by an absolute authority who decides the culture you are being fed. And there are many things definitely wrong with it. Every tiny city has a government funded "symphony". Lousy musicians, lousy accoustics, but they burn through money like crazy. And besides, I am not so sure most people in the US, Canada, Asia, etc will be so happy to fork over 50% of their hard earned money. In Europe you have no choice. Works for you though, obviously. But do you represent the majority? Most Englishmen care more about soccer than theater, I bet.