[Moneyguy1]

A real hornet's nest, I see.....

If, in other areas, this country wants to be all things to all people and provide services to all its citizens, then eliminating services to specific citizens, particularly those who pay taxes, seems a bit odd.

Yes, one can find a classical or jazz station in areas with enough of a population to support it. So, outside of large minicipalities, the only supplier is usually public radio. Not everyone has access to or can afford Sirius.

The old masters were employees since the wealthy of their time desired fine art to show they were "people of culture". Let's talk about Van Gogh. Died penniless if I recall, yet look at the value of his work today. Same with Edgar A. Poe. The world would be a poorer place without his works. Moses, I agree with you on many points but the small amount spent to sponsor the arts pales into insignificance when compared with projects like that in Alaska building a bridge to nowhere. It is the poor choices the government makes that limits the funds available for worthy projects.

P.S. len..you put quote marks as if that was an actual quote.

You know better!!