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I think public art work is very important. It affects out attitde toward our communitys. By displaying art, we are making a statement that our citys are not merely utilitarian systems, but rather spaces that we all live in together. It makes us aware that we are not feral creatures racing through our rats maze.

Now I think art funding is another issue. I am a painter, and while I rather enjoy my own art (obviously I would not bother otherwise), I can easily imagine others thinking its crap. And I certainly would not expect the government to find my efforts.

As much as I enjoy art, and some of it extremely abstract work, I have to agree that 90% of it is utter ****. Self absorbed ass wipes sloping paint around after a few hits of lsd does not impress me. On the other hand neither does Thomas Kincade, the bible thumpers answer to Monet.

I do want my tax dollars going to public art. I would rather see my taxes going to art than the other nightmarish public services here in Seattle. I would not be suprised if there is an Animal Therapists department. Stinking hippies.....