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Originally Posted by HansTWN
You are right -- I never wanted to suggest that. No public funding for the arts means almost no arts, I am definitely for it within reason. I had problems with the word "democratic" for something that is more "elitist" (in a good way, I suppose). And I also would think that those works (like books, p and e) that could stand on their own through direct sales should be allowed to do so. Public funding also means government control.
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You do seem to assume that all supported projects are "elitist". In my experience this is not the case (at least here - I can't speak for other European countries). A broad spectrum of cultural projects are supported, including "evening schools" where people can pursue hobbies and other things of private interest, as well sports clubs. It's not all opera houses and ballet
