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> So what? It's arbitrary and unfair. > This is essentially the same mechanism used in the provision of universal primary education; I don't know if giving f
by nemo44x 2y ago
> So what?
It's arbitrary and unfair.
> This is essentially the same mechanism used in the provision of universal primary education;
I don't know if giving free money to adults who consider themselves artists is the same as ensuring children have access to vital education services. Educating children also ensures there's more a chance they'll contribute rather than be a client/dependent of the state.
Why doesn't the state fund everyone's hobby? I play golf - they should subsidize some of my greens fees. I might end up writing an amazing book that uses my golf experience to push a narrative about the different types of people you meet on a golf course, but we're all "just people" or some nonsense. You never know, it might become a cherished cultural artifact.
- screye 2y agoI agree with your premise, but golf is a bad example. Golf is heavily subsidized. It's the poster child of a sport that wouldn't exist if it had to pay fair taxes or abide by free market pressures. There are a handful of activities that cater to the elite like an 'artist subsidy'. Golf makes the list.
- ninalanyon 2y ago> Why doesn't the state fund everyone's hobby? Yes, why not?
- nemo44x 2y agoPerfect! But instead of giving people money they didn’t earn we’ll instead cut taxes so people have more take home money to pursue the things they’d like to.
- ninalanyon 2y agoCutting taxes doesn't help someone who doesn't have any money.