Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with this view?

It is undeniably true that, government must use the state money in the best possible way. Some people are of the opinion that, spending
this
money on the arts is of no use and there are other domains where it could be properly utilized. I,
however
, do not agree with
this
point of view and following are some of the reasons to believe so.
Firstly
, I think that,
art
is a powerful way of conveying one's message to the world.
For example
, if countries promote
artists to
Accept comma addition
artists, to
arrange
art
exhibitions depicting the exhibits of peace and especially inviting international guests to attend them, they can spread the much needed word of humanity around the globe.
This
quality of
art
can be exploited to deliver the message of peace, which is a dire need of today's world which is at the verge of World War III.
Furthermore
,
this
is a much safer way to express
this
viewpoint because there are far less chances of people getting offended by
art work
photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
artwork
as compared to the speeches delivered publicly on
this
topic.
Secondly
, in the total chaotic and competitive life these days,
art
provides a golden opportunity for people to pursue a different field and
thus
help the society to develop.
For instance
, it is not possible for every individual to be a master in medicine, engineering and accounting. These fields are, unfortunately, considered to be the only charm and token of success, worldwide. And countries believe that they would only prosper if they produce more number of experts in these subjects.
However
,
this
is not true since, artists in the form of authors, poets, painters, musicians and fashion designers possess the abilities and guts to help their countries to succeed too.
Therefore
, it is the due right of artists, to be provided with enough facilities by the state to learn and promote their work. To sum up, there is no doubt that a country is considered prosperous with more doctors, engineers and managing officers, but artists have a significant role in the development of their society too. They have both the power and chance of bringing peace to the world, by displaying and spreading their ideas by using various modalities.
Thus
, I do not find spending money on arts a wastage of resources.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • enriching society
  • promoting cultural understanding
  • development of talent
  • creative industries
  • economic benefits
  • generate revenue
  • cultural heritage
  • identity
  • prioritize spending
  • needs of the majority
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