Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
At present, most
government
spend some part of their budget on not Suggestion
governments
ont
public services, but located at or attached to
on
also
the arts, such
as, music and theatre. In my opinion, although
a proportion of government
spending should be channeled towards this
sector, however
, most should be spent on public services.
It is very important that the governments spends
a significant amount of its budget on public services because these are our hospitals, roads, schools and so on and they determine the quality of life we live. Take Suggestion
spend
for example
, the United Kingdom, the government
has recently reduced public spending on health and eduction
, which has resulted in an increased hospital the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
education
treatments
waiting lists and fewer teachers, both of which will have Suggestion
treatment
further
adverse effects on education standards and health. This
demonstrates the importance of ensuring that a large proportion of government
money is spent on public services as it is the only way to maintain the welfare of the populace.
However
, this
does not mean that the arts should be completely neglected for these reasons. Firstly
, it is difficult for many arts institutions to generate
income Suggestion
generate
witout
the help of the in absence of
without
government
as a lot of people are not prepared to pay high entrance fees for places such
as art galleries or theatres, so without some help from the government
, such
places may have to shut down. Secondly
, the arts have an important impact on our quality of life, with many people deriving great pleasure in going to see music and theatre performances. Lastly
, the performing and literary arts such
as dance and books help keep our culture, heritage and history alive for the future generations.
In conclusion, although
the majority of government
spending should be directed towards public services, spending some money on the arts is also
essential and should continue because it is not a waste of money. A balance is however
required to ensure that public services are maintained while the arts remain available to all.Submitted by dessy2k9 on
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