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> My objection to this is that you're taking money away from teachers, waiters, taxi drivers, etc and giving it to artists, as though artists are somehow more v
by m000 1y ago
> My objection to this is that you're taking money away from teachers, waiters, taxi drivers, etc and giving it to artists, as though artists are somehow more virtuous people. It doesn't seem fair.
Why do people remember fairness and frugality only when money are spent to directly help those in need?
I didn't see anyone complaining when money are funnelled to industries (e.g. Big Ag) instead of individuals.
- CalRobert 1y agoWe don't know each other but big ag and programs that literally pay farmers to destroy wildlife habitat and turn plants in to meat (a highly ecologically destructive practice) are bad, and we should not do them. The CAP is horrendous policy from the EU.
- m000 1y agoIt wasn't personal (sorry if that was not clear), and Big Ag was just an example. My point is that somehow it is always some modest direct relief initiative that will spark endless discussions, while multi-million (or shall I say billion?) subsidies directed to already filthy-rich corporations go with zero public discussion and scrutiny.