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

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A section of the society is of the opinion that the
government
 should allocate
funds
 on basic needs rather than spending money on
arts
. From my perspective, public services need more funding but it should not be at the cost of the
arts
.
This
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 both
the
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views. The
first
 and foremost reason to promote art is that it depicts the cultural values of the nation and reminds the value of
arts
.
Secondly
, art aids in attracting the tourist which ultimately develops the tourist sector.
Consequently
, the
government
 can generate more revenue. It
also
 helps the country to take pride and portrays
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 positive picture of the country at the global level.
Thirdly
, the new generations get connected to the culture through ancient artistic sculptures and paintings. In that case, art is considered
as
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a bridge between the generations.
Finally
, the artist
get
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 an opportunity to showcase their work which leads to enhancement of creativity.
Moreover
, when any antique work gets recognised by the world, an artist gets
honored
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.
However
, the
government
 should spend
huge
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 amount on healthcare and education as these are the fundamental requirements of every citizen. Before allocating
funds
 towards
arts
, the governing body should consider the maintenance cost. The
government
 should
also
 give emphasis on
development
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 of infrastructure and transport system. In a nutshell, I am of the opinion that
government
 should distribute its
funds
 equally to all sectors including its because every sector has its own contribution towards the development of a nation.
Therefore
, allocation of
funds
 towards public services is of paramount importance in the development of
country
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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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